US Bridges

Ball Road over St. Leonard Creek

Fair

Calvert County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles West of Md 2-4 · Structure no. 200000C-0012030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ball Road over St. Leonard Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ball Road over St. Leonard Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBall Road
CrossesSt. Leonard Creek
Location0.3 Miles West of Md 2-4
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyCalvert County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.46721, -76.51659
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2022)
Projected traffic1,661 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ball Road over St. Leonard Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ball Road over St. 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 Ball Road over St. Leonard Creek carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ball Road over St. Leonard Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns Ball Road over St. Leonard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.