US Bridges

Mckendree Road over Lyons Creek

Poor

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.9 MI East of Route 4 · Structure no. 200000AA5019030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
Daily traffic
623
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckendree Road over Lyons Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mckendree Road over Lyons Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 623 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,691 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMckendree Road
CrossesLyons Creek
Location1.9 MI East of Route 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic623 (2021)
Projected traffic2,691 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckendree Road over Lyons Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckendree Road over Lyons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mckendree Road over Lyons Creek carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mckendree Road over Lyons Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Mckendree Road over Lyons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.