US Bridges

Admiral Drive over Tributary to Weems Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 80 Ft N of Jennifer Road · Structure no. 200000AA2007020

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
8,862
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Admiral Drive over Tributary to Weems Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Admiral Drive over Tributary to Weems Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 45 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 8,862 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAdmiral Drive
CrossesTributary to Weems Creek
Location80 Ft N of Jennifer Road
RouteCounty Highway 2800
Coordinates38.99049, -76.52589
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic8,862 (2023)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Admiral Drive over Tributary to Weems Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Admiral Drive over Tributary to Weems 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Admiral Drive over Tributary to Weems Creek carry?

About 8,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Admiral Drive over Tributary to Weems Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Admiral Drive over Tributary to Weems Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.