US Bridges

Doctor Johnson Roa over St. Clements Creek

Good

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.9 MI W of Md RTE 242 · Structure no. 200000SM0006030

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
Daily traffic
880
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doctor Johnson Roa over St. Clements Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Doctor Johnson Roa over St. Clements Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2022. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDoctor Johnson Roa
CrossesSt. Clements Creek
Location0.9 MI W of Md RTE 242
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates38.36713, -76.72138
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2002)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2022
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doctor Johnson Roa over St. Clements Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Doctor Johnson Roa over St. Clements 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Doctor Johnson Roa over St. Clements Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Doctor Johnson Roa over St. Clements Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Doctor Johnson Roa over St. Clements Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.