Md 488 over Piney Branch
GoodCharles County, Maryland · 0.92 Mile West of Md 5 · Structure no. 100000080045020
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- Daily traffic
- 6,540
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 488 over Piney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 488 over Piney Branch in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6,540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,990 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 488 over Piney Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 488 over Piney Branch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Md 488 over Piney Branch carry?
About 6,540 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Md 488 over Piney Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns Md 488 over Piney Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.