US Bridges

Md 5 over ST Clements Creek

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.72 Mile South of Md 238 · Structure no. 100000180001010

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,450
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 over ST Clements Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 5 over ST Clements Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 96 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,590 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 5
CrossesST Clements Creek
Location0.72 Mile South of Md 238
RouteState Highway 5
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2009)
Projected traffic8,590 by 2026
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 5 over ST Clements Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Md 5 over ST Clements 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 5 over ST Clements Creek carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 over ST Clements Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Md 5 over ST Clements Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.