US Bridges

Hospital Drive over Marley Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.4 Mi. E. of Oakwood RD · Structure no. 200000AA2014030

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 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 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 5,095 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHospital Drive
CrossesMarley Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. of Oakwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13703, -76.61162
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2018 estimate)
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. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Hospital Drive 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 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 25 ft (7.6 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.