US Bridges

Hidden Brook Drive over Marley Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.81 Mi. E. of Md 97 · Structure no. 200000AA3014030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
7,323
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Brook Drive over Marley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hidden Brook Drive over Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7,323 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,936 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHidden Brook Drive
CrossesMarley Creek
Location0.81 Mi. E. of Md 97
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13467, -76.62856
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,323 (2023)
Projected traffic8,936 by 2045
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hidden Brook Drive over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hidden Brook Drive over Marley Creek carry?

About 7,323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hidden Brook Drive over Marley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Hidden Brook Drive over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.