FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TUNIS MILLS ROAD

Carrying TUNIS MILLS ROAD over LEEDS CREEK

6 MI NW OF EASTON, Talbot, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TUNIS MILLS ROAD

The TUNIS MILLS ROAD bridge in Talbot, Maryland carries TUNIS MILLS ROAD over LEEDS CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 20 sections, stretching 105.5 meters (346 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 820 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.

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

How TUNIS MILLS ROAD compares

▼ 32.1
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Maryland bridges
42
Bridges in Talbot · 1 in Poor condition
TUNIS MILLS ROAD 19.0 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
20
Structure Length
105.5 m (346 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
820 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000T-0001010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

TUNIS MILLS 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 TUNIS MILLS ROAD 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 TUNIS MILLS ROAD?

TUNIS MILLS ROAD in Talbot, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TUNIS MILLS ROAD inspected?

TUNIS MILLS 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 820 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TUNIS MILLS 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 TUNIS MILLS ROAD?

TUNIS MILLS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TUNIS MILLS ROAD?

TUNIS MILLS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TUNIS MILLS ROAD and does age affect safety?

TUNIS MILLS ROAD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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