US Bridges

South Hampton Driv over Tributary to Mattawoman

Fair

Charles County, Maryland · 1 Mile W. Indianhead HWY · Structure no. 200000CH0021030

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
3,000
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Hampton Driv over Tributary to Mattawoman is a steel culvert carrying South Hampton Driv over Tributary to Mattawoman 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Hampton Driv
CrossesTributary to Mattawoman
Location1 Mile W. Indianhead HWY
RouteCounty Highway 1527
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.63019, -77.08464
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2005)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Hampton Driv over Tributary to Mattawoman built?

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

What condition is South Hampton Driv over Tributary to 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does South Hampton Driv over Tributary to Mattawoman carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Hampton Driv over Tributary to Mattawoman?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns South Hampton Driv over Tributary to Mattawoman?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.