US Bridges

Tenbury Road over Long Quarter Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 100 Feet W of Meadowvale · Structure no. 200000B-0305020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
553
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tenbury Road over Long Quarter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Tenbury Road over Long Quarter Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 674 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTenbury Road
CrossesLong Quarter Branch
Location100 Feet W of Meadowvale
RouteCounty Highway 1011
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4148, -76.60705
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2023)
Projected traffic674 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tenbury Road over Long Quarter Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tenbury Road over Long Quarter 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tenbury Road over Long Quarter Branch carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tenbury Road over Long Quarter Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Tenbury Road over Long Quarter Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.