US Bridges

Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek

Good

Charles County, Maryland · 0.23 M E of Bibury Lane · Structure no. 100000080049030

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
Daily traffic
12,302
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 12,302 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,041 by 2026. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMd 225
CrossesBr of Port Tobacco Creek
Location0.23 M E of Bibury Lane
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates38.54281, -77.01761
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Port Tobacco Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Md 225 over Br of Port Tobacco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.