US Bridges

Starwood Drive over Marley Creek

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.6 MI S of MD100 · Structure no. 200000AA3015030

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
652
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starwood Drive over Marley Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Starwood Drive over Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 652 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesStarwood Drive
CrossesMarley Creek
Location0.6 MI S of MD100
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.13148, -76.62297
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Starwood Drive over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starwood Drive over Marley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Starwood Drive over Marley Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Starwood Drive over Marley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Starwood Drive over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.