US Bridges

Md 224 over Marbury Run

Good

Charles County, Maryland · 1.66 Mile South of Md 425 · Structure no. 100000080016020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
5,502
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 224 over Marbury Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 224 over Marbury Run in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5,502 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,793 by 2026. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 224
CrossesMarbury Run
Location1.66 Mile South of Md 425
RouteState Highway 224
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,502 (2009)
Projected traffic6,793 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 224 over Marbury Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 224 over Marbury Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 224 over Marbury Run carry?

About 5,502 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 224 over Marbury Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 224 over Marbury Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.