US Bridges

Billingsley Road over Trib to Kerrick Creek

Fair

Charles County, Maryland · 1 Mile East of US 301 · Structure no. 200000CH0022030

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
17,283
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billingsley Road over Trib to Kerrick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Billingsley Road over Trib to Kerrick Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 6 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 17,283 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,705 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBillingsley Road
CrossesTrib to Kerrick Creek
Location1 Mile East of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates38.58894, -76.92661
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,283 (2022)
Projected traffic18,705 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 Billingsley Road over Trib to Kerrick Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Billingsley Road over Trib to Kerrick 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Billingsley Road over Trib to Kerrick Creek carry?

About 17,283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Billingsley Road over Trib to Kerrick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Billingsley Road over Trib to Kerrick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.