Md 5 over Church Creek
FairSt. Mary's County, Maryland · 2.4 Miles South of Md 584 · Structure no. 100000180010010
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 5 over Church Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 5 over Church 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,557 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 5 over Church Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 5 over Church 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 2025.
How much traffic does Md 5 over Church Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 5 over Church 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 Church Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.