US Bridges

Hancock Run Road over Hancock Run

Poor

Charles County, Maryland · 0.1 MI W Md RTE 6 · Structure no. 200000CH0014030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Run Road over Hancock Run is a steel culvert carrying Hancock Run Road over Hancock Run in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHancock Run Road
CrossesHancock Run
Location0.1 MI W Md RTE 6
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.42299, -77.21315
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic481 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hancock Run Road over Hancock Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock Run Road over Hancock Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Hancock Run Road over Hancock Run carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Run Road over Hancock Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Hancock Run Road over Hancock Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.