US Bridges

Hospital Drive over Marley Creek

Poor

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 3.0 Mi. E. of I-97 · Structure no. 200000AA2013030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
Daily traffic
5,095
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hospital Drive over Marley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hospital Drive over Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,095 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHospital Drive
CrossesMarley Creek
Location3.0 Mi. E. of I-97
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13712, -76.61256
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,095 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hospital Drive over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hospital Drive over Marley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Hospital Drive over Marley Creek carry?

About 5,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hospital Drive over Marley Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hospital Drive over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.