Md 231 over Gilbert Creek
GoodCharles County, Maryland · 1.06 Miles West of Md 5 · Structure no. 100000080032010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,592
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 231 over Gilbert Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 231 over Gilbert Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 2,592 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,830 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 231 over Gilbert Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Md 231 over Gilbert Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Md 231 over Gilbert Creek carry?
About 2,592 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 231 over Gilbert Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Md 231 over Gilbert Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.