US Bridges

Md 100 over Marley Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.79 Mile West of Md 2 · Structure no. 100000020086020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
73,112
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 100 over Marley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 100 over Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 73,112 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,926 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 100
CrossesMarley Creek
Location0.79 Mile West of Md 2
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates39.13781, -76.61142
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,112 (2009)
Projected traffic82,926 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 100 over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 100 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 100 over Marley Creek carry?

About 73,112 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 100 over Marley Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Md 100 over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.