US Bridges

Md 382 over Mataponi Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.08 MI S of Mattaponi RD · Structure no. 100000160062010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 382 over Mataponi Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 382 over Mataponi Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,315 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 382
CrossesMataponi Creek
Location0.08 MI S of Mattaponi RD
RouteState Highway 382
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.72992, -76.75494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2009)
Projected traffic5,315 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 382 over Mataponi Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 382 over Mataponi Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 382 over Mataponi Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 382 over Mataponi Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Md 382 over Mataponi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.