US Bridges

Liverpool Pt Road over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Charles County, Maryland · 0.1 MI W Adams Willett RD · Structure no. 200000CH0007010

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liverpool Pt Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Liverpool Pt Road over Beaverdam Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLiverpool Pt Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.1 MI W Adams Willett RD
RouteCounty Highway 479
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.45358, -77.22928
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2024)
Projected traffic546 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Liverpool Pt Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liverpool Pt Road over Beaverdam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Liverpool Pt Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Liverpool Pt Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Liverpool Pt Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.