Poplar Hill Road over Zekiah Swamp Run
PoorPosted for loadCharles County, Maryland · 2.5 MI E of Md 5 · Structure no. 200000CH0040010
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,644
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Hill Road over Zekiah Swamp Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Hill Road over Zekiah Swamp Run in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,644 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,109 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Hill Road over Zekiah Swamp Run built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Hill Road over Zekiah Swamp Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Poplar Hill Road over Zekiah Swamp Run carry?
About 4,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Hill Road over Zekiah Swamp Run?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Hill Road over Zekiah Swamp Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.