FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FRAZIER NECK ROAD

Carrying FRAZIER NECK ROAD over LITTLE CREEK

0.6 MILES SOUTH OF MD 331, Caroline, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FRAZIER NECK ROAD

The FRAZIER NECK ROAD bridge in Caroline, Maryland carries FRAZIER NECK ROAD over LITTLE CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,015 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.7 metric tons.

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

How FRAZIER NECK ROAD compares

▼ 4.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Maryland bridges
70
Bridges in Caroline · 6 in Poor condition
FRAZIER NECK ROAD 46.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
23.2
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
46.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,015 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000CO0030010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

FRAZIER NECK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FRAZIER NECK ROAD against other structures in Caroline 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 FRAZIER NECK ROAD?

FRAZIER NECK ROAD in Caroline, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FRAZIER NECK ROAD inspected?

FRAZIER NECK ROAD'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 1,015 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for FRAZIER NECK ROAD?

FRAZIER NECK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FRAZIER NECK ROAD?

FRAZIER NECK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FRAZIER NECK ROAD and does age affect safety?

FRAZIER NECK ROAD was built in 1994, making it 32 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

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