Cornfield Harbor D over Point Lookout Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Mary's County, Maryland · 1 Mile South of SR 5 · Structure no. 200000SM0001010
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cornfield Harbor D over Point Lookout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cornfield Harbor D over Point Lookout Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cornfield Harbor D over Point Lookout Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Cornfield Harbor D over Point Lookout Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Cornfield Harbor D over Point Lookout Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cornfield Harbor D over Point Lookout Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Cornfield Harbor D over Point Lookout Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.