US Bridges

Bel Alton Newtown over Clark Run

Good

Charles County, Maryland · 0.8 MI NE Mudd RD · Structure no. 200000CH0009010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,760
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bel Alton Newtown over Clark Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bel Alton Newtown over Clark Run in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,937 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBel Alton Newtown
CrossesClark Run
Location0.8 MI NE Mudd RD
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.4726, -76.95602
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2023)
Projected traffic1,937 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bel Alton Newtown over Clark Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bel Alton Newtown over Clark Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bel Alton Newtown over Clark Run carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bel Alton Newtown over Clark Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bel Alton Newtown over Clark Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.