US Bridges

Mattaponi Road over Trib to Mattaponi Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.64 MI North of Md 382 · Structure no. 200000P-0497010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mattaponi Road over Trib to Mattaponi Creek is a concrete frame carrying Mattaponi Road over Trib to Mattaponi Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMattaponi Road
CrossesTrib to Mattaponi Creek
Location0.64 MI North of Md 382
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates38.73714, -76.74735
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mattaponi Road over Trib to Mattaponi Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mattaponi Road over Trib to Mattaponi 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mattaponi Road over Trib to Mattaponi Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mattaponi Road over Trib to Mattaponi Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mattaponi Road over Trib to Mattaponi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.