US Bridges

Race Road over Piney Run

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.5 MI S of Hanover Road · Structure no. 200000AA5004020

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
Daily traffic
485
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Road over Piney Run is a concrete culvert carrying Race Road over Piney Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRace Road
CrossesPiney Run
Location0.5 MI S of Hanover Road
RouteCounty Highway 577
Coordinates39.18277, -76.72145
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Race Road over Piney Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Race Road over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Race Road over Piney Run carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Race Road over Piney Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Race Road over Piney Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.