US Bridges

Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek

Poor

Charles County, Maryland · 0.02 Mile West of Md 224 · Structure no. 100000080021030

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
8,750
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,564 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 225
CrossesBr of Mattawoman Creek
Location0.02 Mile West of Md 224
RouteState Highway 225
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic8,750 (2013)
Projected traffic10,564 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Mattawoman Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.