US Bridges

Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek

Fair

Charles County, Maryland · 1.81 Miles West of US 301 · Structure no. 100000080017030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
12,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,041 by 2026. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 225
CrossesBr of Port Tobacco Creek
Location1.81 Miles West of US 301
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates38.543, -77.01665
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2013)
Projected traffic16,041 by 2026
Trucks8%
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

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 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco 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 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.