US Bridges

Md 234 over Budds Creek

Good

St. Mary's County, Maryland · On Charles CO Line · Structure no. 100000180014020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
Daily traffic
6,221
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 234 over Budds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 234 over Budds Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6,221 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,941 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 234
CrossesBudds Creek
LocationOn Charles CO Line
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates38.40715, -76.8469
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,221 (2009)
Projected traffic9,941 by 2029
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 234 over Budds Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 234 over Budds 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 234 over Budds Creek carry?

About 6,221 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 234 over Budds Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Md 234 over Budds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.