FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DOUBLE HILLS ROAD

Carrying DOUBLE HILLS ROAD over HERRING RUN

0.25 MI NE OF MD 404, Caroline, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DOUBLE HILLS ROAD

The DOUBLE HILLS ROAD bridge in Caroline, Maryland carries DOUBLE HILLS ROAD over HERRING RUN. It was built in 1913, making it 113 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 516 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.2 metric tons.

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

How DOUBLE HILLS ROAD compares

▼ 28.9
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Maryland bridges
70
Bridges in Caroline · 6 in Poor condition
DOUBLE HILLS ROAD 22.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.4
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1913
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
516 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000CO0049010

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DOUBLE HILLS ROAD 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 DOUBLE HILLS 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 DOUBLE HILLS ROAD?

DOUBLE HILLS ROAD in Caroline, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DOUBLE HILLS ROAD inspected?

DOUBLE HILLS 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 516 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DOUBLE HILLS ROAD 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 DOUBLE HILLS ROAD?

DOUBLE HILLS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DOUBLE HILLS ROAD?

DOUBLE HILLS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DOUBLE HILLS ROAD and does age affect safety?

DOUBLE HILLS ROAD was built in 1913, making it 113 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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