US Bridges

Clark Road over Tributary to Piney Run

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.5 Mi. W. of Ridge Rd. · Structure no. 200000AA4017030

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
Daily traffic
1,531
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over Tributary to Piney Run is a concrete culvert carrying Clark Road over Tributary to Piney Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2027. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Road
CrossesTributary to Piney Run
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Ridge Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 938
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.16675, -76.72357
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,531 (2023)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Clark Road over Tributary to Piney Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Road over Tributary to Piney Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Road over Tributary to Piney Run carry?

About 1,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road over Tributary to Piney Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Clark Road over Tributary to Piney Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.