US Bridges

Molly Berry Road over Rock Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.27 M N of Bdn Naylor RD · Structure no. 200000P-0486010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
927
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Molly Berry Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Molly Berry Road over Rock Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMolly Berry Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.27 M N of Bdn Naylor RD
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.69358, -76.75237
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2023)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Molly Berry Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Molly Berry Road over Rock Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Molly Berry Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Molly Berry Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Molly Berry Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.