US Bridges

Mcdaniel Road over Piney Branch

Good

Charles County, Maryland · 0.76 MI SE of Md RTE 228 · Structure no. 200000CH0037040

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdaniel Road over Piney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcdaniel Road over Piney Branch in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdaniel Road
CrossesPiney Branch
Location0.76 MI SE of Md RTE 228
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.63781, -76.95058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2023)
Projected traffic813 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mcdaniel Road over Piney Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdaniel Road over Piney Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdaniel Road over Piney Branch carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcdaniel Road over Piney Branch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdaniel Road over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.