US Bridges

Md 242 over Br of ST Clements Creek

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.58 Mile South of Md 5 · Structure no. 100000180034030

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
Daily traffic
2,431
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 242 over Br of ST Clements Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 242 over Br of ST Clements Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,431 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,711 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 242
CrossesBr of ST Clements Creek
Location0.58 Mile South of Md 5
RouteState Highway 242
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.36952, -76.7028
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,431 (2009)
Projected traffic2,711 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 242 over Br of ST Clements Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 242 over Br of ST Clements 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 242 over Br of ST Clements Creek carry?

About 2,431 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 242 over Br of ST Clements Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Md 242 over Br of ST Clements Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.