US Bridges

Spa Road over Spa Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.5 MI N of Forest Drive · Structure no. 200000AAA-01020

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
5,131
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spa Road over Spa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spa Road over Spa Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,131 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,261 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSpa Road
CrossesSpa Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Forest Drive
RouteCity Street 387
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.97155, -76.5103
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic5,131 (2020)
Projected traffic6,261 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spa Road over Spa Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spa Road over Spa 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Spa Road over Spa Creek carry?

About 5,131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spa Road over Spa Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Spa Road over Spa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.