US Bridges

Chaneyville Road over Graham Creek

Fair

Calvert County, Maryland · 0.35 MI N of Md 262 · Structure no. 200000C-0003010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
433
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaneyville Road over Graham Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Chaneyville Road over Graham Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesChaneyville Road
CrossesGraham Creek
Location0.35 MI N of Md 262
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyCalvert County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.66053, -76.68168
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2022)
Projected traffic531 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Chaneyville Road over Graham Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaneyville Road over Graham 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chaneyville Road over Graham Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chaneyville Road over Graham Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chaneyville Road over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.