US Bridges

Oakwood Road over Marley Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.23 MI South of Md 100 · Structure no. 200000AA3009030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
Daily traffic
10,598
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Road over Marley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Oakwood Road over Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, 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 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 10,598 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood Road
CrossesMarley Creek
Location0.23 MI South of Md 100
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13664, -76.61892
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic10,598 (2019)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Oakwood Road over Marley Creek built?

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

What condition is Oakwood Road 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 Oakwood Road over Marley Creek carry?

About 10,598 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Road over Marley Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Oakwood Road over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.