US Bridges

Parran Road over Saint Leonard Creek

Fair

Calvert County, Maryland · 0.3 MI N of Md RTE 2/4 · Structure no. 200000C-0010010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
682
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parran Road over Saint Leonard Creek is a concrete slab carrying Parran Road over Saint Leonard Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesParran Road
CrossesSaint Leonard Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Md RTE 2/4
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates38.44922, -76.49497
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2022)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Parran Road over Saint Leonard Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parran Road over Saint Leonard 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 Parran Road over Saint Leonard Creek carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parran Road over Saint Leonard Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Parran Road over Saint Leonard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.