US Bridges

Greens Crossing CO over Craney Creek

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.6 MI E. of Flat Iron RD · Structure no. 200000SM0157030

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
603
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens Crossing CO over Craney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Greens Crossing CO over Craney Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 603 vehicles a day, projected to reach 736 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGreens Crossing CO
CrossesCraney Creek
Location0.6 MI E. of Flat Iron RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.20451, -76.48134
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2023)
Projected traffic736 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greens Crossing CO over Craney Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greens Crossing CO over Craney 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 Greens Crossing CO over Craney Creek carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Greens Crossing CO over Craney Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

Who owns Greens Crossing CO over Craney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.