US Bridges

Md 10 & Ramps 2 5 over Back Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · .056 Mile North of Md 710 · Structure no. 100000020108020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 10 & Ramps 2 5 over Back Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 10 & Ramps 2 5 over Back Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 48,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,900 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 10 & Ramps 2 5
CrossesBack Creek
Location.056 Mile North of Md 710
RouteState Highway 10
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.19459, -76.60266
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 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 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,600 (2009)
Projected traffic72,900 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 10 & Ramps 2 5 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 10 & Ramps 2 5 over Back 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 10 & Ramps 2 5 over Back Creek carry?

About 48,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 10 & Ramps 2 5 over Back Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 10 & Ramps 2 5 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.