US Bridges

Md 245 over Brooks Run

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 1.71 Miles S of Md 235 · Structure no. 100000180025020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
Daily traffic
8,324
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 245 over Brooks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 245 over Brooks Run in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 8,324 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,749 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 245
CrossesBrooks Run
Location1.71 Miles S of Md 235
RouteState Highway 245
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.3326, -76.59842
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,324 (2023)
Projected traffic10,749 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 245 over Brooks Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 245 over Brooks Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 245 over Brooks Run carry?

About 8,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 245 over Brooks Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Md 245 over Brooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.