US Bridges

Md 227 over Mattawoman Creek

Fair

Charles County, Maryland · 1.29 Miles East of Md 224 · Structure no. 100000080028010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,231
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 227 over Mattawoman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 227 over Mattawoman Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 3,231 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2026. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 227
CrossesMattawoman Creek
Location1.29 Miles East of Md 224
RouteState Highway 227
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.59627, -77.05593
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,231 (2009)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$168,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 227 over Mattawoman Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 227 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 227 over Mattawoman Creek carry?

About 3,231 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 227 over Mattawoman Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Md 227 over Mattawoman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.