US Bridges

Franklin Gibson RD over Tracys Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.11 MI South of Md 258 · Structure no. 200000AA8009010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Gibson RD over Tracys Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Franklin Gibson RD over Tracys Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Gibson RD
CrossesTracys Creek
Location0.11 MI South of Md 258
RouteCounty Highway 3497
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.79163, -76.57083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2023)
Projected traffic500 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 Franklin Gibson RD over Tracys Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Gibson RD over Tracys Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Gibson RD over Tracys Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Gibson RD over Tracys Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Gibson RD over Tracys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.