Caroline County Bridge Report Card
Caroline County scores 77 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Caroline County, Maryland
Caroline County has 70 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.0% is above the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,633 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Caroline County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 77/100 (C). The county has 70 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,633 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.0% | 20.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.9% of measured traffic | 1.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 302,433 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,633 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Caroline County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Denton Road over Faulkner Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,799 | 1963 |
| Frazier Neck Road over Little Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,015 | 1994 |
| Double Hill Road over Watts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 570 | 1913 |
| Smithville Road over Sullivan Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 561 | 1946 |
| Bloomery Road over Marshyhope Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 540 | 1951 |
| Long Swamp Road over Sullivan Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 108 | 1953 |
| Gregg Road over Garey Mill Pond Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1950 |
| Md 404 EB over Watts Creek | High traffic | Fair | 21,772 | 1949 |
| Md 404 over Choptank River | High traffic | Fair | 20,471 | 1983 |
| Md 404 over Tuckahoe Creek | High traffic | Good | 20,442 | 2016 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.