US Bridges

Billingsley Road over Mattawoman Creek

FairPosted for load

Charles County, Maryland · 1.5 MI E of Md RTE 224 · Structure no. 200000CH0004010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,843
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billingsley Road over Mattawoman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Billingsley Road over Mattawoman Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,843 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,646 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBillingsley Road
CrossesMattawoman Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Md RTE 224
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.61618, -77.04762
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,843 (2022)
Projected traffic9,646 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Billingsley Road over Mattawoman Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billingsley Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Billingsley Road over Mattawoman Creek carry?

About 7,843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Billingsley Road over Mattawoman Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Billingsley Road over Mattawoman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.