FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 328

Carrying MD 328 over BEAVERDAM BRANCH

3.44 MI W OF CAROLINE CO, Talbot, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
71 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 328

The MD 328 bridge in Talbot, Maryland carries MD 328 over BEAVERDAM BRANCH. It was built in 1944, making it 82 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,230 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 70.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MD 328 compares

▲ 19.6
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Maryland bridges
42
Bridges in Talbot · 1 in Poor condition
MD 328 70.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
70.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1944
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
19.5 m (64 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,230 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000200014020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 328 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MD 328 against other structures in Talbot and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MD 328?

MD 328 in Talbot, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 328 inspected?

MD 328's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,230 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 328 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MD 328?

MD 328 has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 328?

MD 328 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 328 and does age affect safety?

MD 328 was built in 1944, making it 82 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.