Md 506 over Battle Creek
GoodCalvert County, Maryland · 1.77 MI E of Sixes Road · Structure no. 100000040023010
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,997
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 506 over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 506 over Battle Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,452 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 506 over Battle Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 506 over Battle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Md 506 over Battle Creek carry?
About 1,997 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 506 over Battle Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Md 506 over Battle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.