US Bridges

Phirne Road East over Marley Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 253 Ft. S of Nolpark DR · Structure no. 200000AA3011030

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
2,352
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phirne Road East over Marley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Phirne Road East over Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesPhirne Road East
CrossesMarley Creek
Location253 Ft. S of Nolpark DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,352 (2021)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$10,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phirne Road East over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phirne Road East 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Phirne Road East over Marley Creek carry?

About 2,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Phirne Road East over Marley Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Phirne Road East over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.