US Bridges

Country Lane over Tributary of Mattawoman

Fair

Charles County, Maryland · 1 Mile East of US 301 · Structure no. 200000CH0019020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
228
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Lane over Tributary of Mattawoman is a concrete culvert carrying Country Lane over Tributary of Mattawoman in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Lane
CrossesTributary of Mattawoman
Location1 Mile East of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.6552, -76.85863
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Lane over Tributary of Mattawoman built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Lane over Tributary of Mattawoman 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 Country Lane over Tributary of Mattawoman carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Country Lane over Tributary of Mattawoman?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Country Lane over Tributary of Mattawoman?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.