US Bridges

Md 544 over Pearl Creek

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 1.06 Mile South of Md 290 · Structure no. 100000170045040

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 544 over Pearl Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Md 544 over Pearl Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 3,127 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,657 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 544
CrossesPearl Creek
Location1.06 Mile South of Md 290
RouteState Highway 544
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.22565, -75.93124
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,127 (2024)
Projected traffic3,657 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 544 over Pearl Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 544 over Pearl 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 544 over Pearl Creek carry?

About 3,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 544 over Pearl Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Md 544 over Pearl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.