US Bridges

Billingsley RD Ebr over Piney Branch

Good

Charles County, Maryland · 2.5 MI E of ST Char. Pkwy · Structure no. 200000CH0071013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,023
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billingsley RD Ebr over Piney Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Billingsley RD Ebr over Piney Branch in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,690 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBillingsley RD Ebr
CrossesPiney Branch
Location2.5 MI E of ST Char. Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates38.57508, -76.87628
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,023 (2023)
Projected traffic10,690 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Billingsley RD Ebr over Piney Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billingsley RD Ebr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Billingsley RD Ebr over Piney Branch carry?

About 7,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Billingsley RD Ebr over Piney Branch?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Billingsley RD Ebr over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.