US Bridges

Md 244 over Moll Dyers Run

Good

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 1.21 Miles West of Md 5 · Structure no. 100000180023010

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 244 over Moll Dyers Run is a concrete slab carrying Md 244 over Moll Dyers Run in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 100 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,125 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 244
CrossesMoll Dyers Run
Location1.21 Miles West of Md 5
RouteState Highway 244
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2009)
Projected traffic3,125 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 244 over Moll Dyers Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Md 244 over Moll Dyers Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 244 over Moll Dyers Run carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 244 over Moll Dyers Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Md 244 over Moll Dyers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.