Md 6 over Port Tabacco Creek
FairCharles County, Maryland · 2.55 Miles West of US 301 · Structure no. 100000080009010
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,302
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 6 over Port Tabacco Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 6 over Port Tabacco Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,302 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,395 by 2026. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 6 over Port Tabacco Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 6 over Port Tabacco 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Md 6 over Port Tabacco Creek carry?
About 3,302 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 6 over Port Tabacco Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Md 6 over Port Tabacco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.