US Bridges

Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek

Fair

Charles County, Maryland · 1.88 Miles East of Md 224 · Structure no. 100000080024010

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,302
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 96 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 12,302 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,041 by 2026. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMd 225
CrossesBr of Mattawoman Creek
Location1.88 Miles East of Md 224
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates38.56457, -77.09818
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,302 (2009)
Projected traffic16,041 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 statusEligible 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 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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

About 12,302 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Md 225 over Br of Mattawoman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.