US Bridges

Cromwell Park DR over Muddy Bridge Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Cromwell Business Park · Structure no. 200000AA5013030

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,706
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cromwell Park DR over Muddy Bridge Branch is a steel culvert carrying Cromwell Park DR over Muddy Bridge Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCromwell Park DR
CrossesMuddy Bridge Branch
LocationCromwell Business Park
RouteCounty Highway 162A
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.17497, -76.64083
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,706 (2023)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 Cromwell Park DR over Muddy Bridge Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cromwell Park DR over Muddy Bridge Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cromwell Park DR over Muddy Bridge Branch carry?

About 3,706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cromwell Park DR over Muddy Bridge Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Cromwell Park DR over Muddy Bridge Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.