US Bridges

Elvaton Road over Marley Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · .56 Mi. S. of Hospital DR · Structure no. 200000AA3010020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
Daily traffic
4,813
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elvaton Road over Marley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elvaton Road over Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,813 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,873 by 2050. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElvaton Road
CrossesMarley Creek
Location.56 Mi. S. of Hospital DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13403, -76.62341
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,813 (2024)
Projected traffic5,873 by 2050
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Elvaton Road over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elvaton 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 Elvaton Road over Marley Creek carry?

About 4,813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elvaton Road over Marley Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Elvaton Road over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.