US Bridges

Courtney Drive over Tributary of Mattawoman

Fair

Charles County, Maryland · .5 Mile E. of Md RTE 228 · Structure no. 200000CH0025020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courtney Drive over Tributary of Mattawoman is a concrete culvert carrying Courtney Drive over Tributary of Mattawoman in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCourtney Drive
CrossesTributary of Mattawoman
Location.5 Mile E. of Md RTE 228
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.63494, -77.01061
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Courtney Drive over Tributary of Mattawoman built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courtney Drive 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Courtney Drive over Tributary of Mattawoman carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Courtney Drive over Tributary of Mattawoman?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Courtney Drive over Tributary of Mattawoman?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.