US Bridges

Ben Oaks Drive over Persimmon Creek

Good

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.4 M NE of Md 235 · Structure no. 200000SM0159030

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
Daily traffic
978
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Oaks Drive over Persimmon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ben Oaks Drive over Persimmon 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 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 978 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,194 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Oaks Drive
CrossesPersimmon Creek
Location0.4 M NE of Md 235
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.43217, -76.70965
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2023)
Projected traffic1,194 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 Ben Oaks Drive over Persimmon Creek built?

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

What condition is Ben Oaks Drive over Persimmon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ben Oaks Drive over Persimmon Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ben Oaks Drive over Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Ben Oaks Drive over Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.