US Bridges

Md 648H over Branch of Cattail Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.01 MI N of Md 2 · Structure no. 100000020188030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,962
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 648H over Branch of Cattail Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 648H over Branch of Cattail Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,962 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,297 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 648H
CrossesBranch of Cattail Creek
Location0.01 MI N of Md 2
RouteState Highway 648H
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.08714, -76.55161
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,962 (2009)
Projected traffic17,297 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 648H over Branch of Cattail Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 648H over Branch of Cattail 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 648H over Branch of Cattail Creek carry?

About 14,962 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 648H over Branch of Cattail Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Md 648H over Branch of Cattail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.