US Bridges

Md 648E over Marley Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.11 MI S of Md 270 · Structure no. 100000020074010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,703
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 648E over Marley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 648E over Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 19,703 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,593 by 2039. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 648E
CrossesMarley Creek
Location0.11 MI S of Md 270
RouteState Highway 648E
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,703 (2017)
Projected traffic30,593 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 648E over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 648E over Marley 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 648E over Marley Creek carry?

About 19,703 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 648E over Marley Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Md 648E over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.