US Bridges

Hurry RD over Nelsons Run

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of Md RTE 238 · Structure no. 200000SM0007030

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
1,427
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurry RD over Nelsons Run is a steel culvert carrying Hurry RD over Nelsons Run in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,427 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,741 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHurry RD
CrossesNelsons Run
Location0.2 MI S of Md RTE 238
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.36441, -76.78269
Functional classRural Local

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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,427 (2023)
Projected traffic1,741 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurry RD over Nelsons Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurry RD over Nelsons 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hurry RD over Nelsons Run carry?

About 1,427 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hurry RD over Nelsons Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Hurry RD over Nelsons Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.