US Bridges

Md 5 over Fisherman Creek

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.31 Mile North of Md 584 · Structure no. 100000180009010

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,244
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 over Fisherman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 5 over Fisherman Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 7,244 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,490 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 5
CrossesFisherman Creek
Location0.31 Mile North of Md 584
RouteState Highway 5
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.19275, -76.42897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,244 (2022)
Projected traffic10,490 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 5 over Fisherman Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 5 over Fisherman 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 5 over Fisherman Creek carry?

About 7,244 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 over Fisherman Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Md 5 over Fisherman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.