US Bridges

Cheryl Turn over Tributary to Piney Branc

Good

Charles County, Maryland · 1.5 MI NW of US301-MD228 · Structure no. 200000CH0043030

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheryl Turn over Tributary to Piney Branc is a other culvert carrying Cheryl Turn over Tributary to Piney Branc in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCheryl Turn
CrossesTributary to Piney Branc
Location1.5 MI NW of US301-MD228
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.6404, -76.93616
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cheryl Turn over Tributary to Piney Branc built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheryl Turn over Tributary to Piney Branc 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cheryl Turn over Tributary to Piney Branc carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cheryl Turn over Tributary to Piney Branc?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Cheryl Turn over Tributary to Piney Branc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.