US Bridges

Md 2 SB over Hunting Creek

Fair

Calvert County, Maryland · .086 Mile North of Md 263 · Structure no. 100000040002010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
46,798
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 2 SB over Hunting Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 2 SB over Hunting Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46,798 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,622 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMd 2 SB
CrossesHunting Creek
Location.086 Mile North of Md 263
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates38.58508, -76.6069
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,798 (2023)
Projected traffic68,622 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 2 SB over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 2 SB over Hunting Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 2 SB over Hunting Creek carry?

About 46,798 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 2 SB over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 2 SB over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.