US Bridges

Md 2 & 4 over Johns Creek

Fair

Calvert County, Maryland · 0.19 M S of Nursery Road · Structure no. 100000040004030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
26,941
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 2 & 4 over Johns Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 2 & 4 over Johns Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 26,941 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,655 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMd 2 & 4
CrossesJohns Creek
Location0.19 M S of Nursery Road
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates38.4185, -76.45826
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,941 (2009)
Projected traffic29,655 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 & 4 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 2 & 4 over Johns 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 2 & 4 over Johns Creek carry?

About 26,941 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 2 & 4 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 2 & 4 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.