US Bridges

Prince Edward DR over Unnamed Tributary

Good

Charles County, Maryland · .05 MI N of Billingsly RD · Structure no. 200000CH0030030

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
51 ft
Daily traffic
558
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Edward DR over Unnamed Tributary is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Prince Edward DR over Unnamed Tributary in Charles 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 558 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPrince Edward DR
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location.05 MI N of Billingsly RD
RouteCounty Highway 1721
Coordinates38.61398, -77.03971
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2023)
Projected traffic670 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Prince Edward DR over Unnamed Tributary built?

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

What condition is Prince Edward DR over Unnamed Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Prince Edward DR over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prince Edward DR over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long.

Who owns Prince Edward DR over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.