US Bridges

Md 99 over Davis Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.4 M E of Taylor Farm RD · Structure no. 100000130095030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
5,971
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 99 over Davis Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 99 over Davis Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,971 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,157 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 99
CrossesDavis Branch
Location0.4 M E of Taylor Farm RD
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.31454, -76.88001
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,971 (2013)
Projected traffic6,157 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 99 over Davis Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 99 over Davis 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 99 over Davis Branch carry?

About 5,971 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 99 over Davis Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Md 99 over Davis Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.