US Bridges

Molly Berry Road over Mataponi Creek

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.65 MI SW of Md 382 · Structure no. 200000P-0493040

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Molly Berry Road over Mataponi Creek is a concrete frame carrying Molly Berry Road over Mataponi Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 656 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMolly Berry Road
CrossesMataponi Creek
Location0.65 MI SW of Md 382
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.72488, -76.76762
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2022)
Projected traffic975 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Molly Berry Road over Mataponi Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Molly Berry Road 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 February 2024.

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

About 656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Molly Berry Road over Mataponi Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Molly Berry Road over Mataponi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.