Bassford Road over Swanson Creek
Charles County, Maryland · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Bassford Road over Swanson Creek in Charles County, Maryland, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,180 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 42 of the 94 inventoried bridges in Charles County rated good (44.7%); 8 (8.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | Eagle Ridge Subdivision |
| NBI structure number | 200000CH0036040 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Maryland department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Charles County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md 5 SB over Zekiah Swamp | 1931 | 41,209 | Fair |
| Md 228 over Piney Branch | 1957 | 39,800 | Fair |
| Md 228 EB over Mattawoman Creek | 1995 | 39,800 | Good |
| Md 228 WB over Mattawoman Creek | 1995 | 39,800 | Good |
| Md 5 Nbr over Trib to Jordan Swamp | 1964 | 38,312 | Good |
| Md 5 NB over Zekiah Swamp | 1966 | 37,490 | Fair |
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