US Bridges

Town & Country Bou over Sucker Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.05 MI of Rodgers Ave · Structure no. 200000HO0083020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,030
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town & Country Bou over Sucker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Town & Country Bou over Sucker Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2015. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 8 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTown & Country Bou
CrossesSucker Branch
Location0.05 MI of Rodgers Ave
RouteCounty Highway 688
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28727, -76.81043
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width8 ft (2.4 m)
Roadway width7 ft (2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,030 (1999)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2015
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Town & Country Bou over Sucker Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town & Country Bou over Sucker 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 Town & Country Bou over Sucker Branch carry?

About 10,030 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Town & Country Bou over Sucker Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 8 ft wide.

Who owns Town & Country Bou over Sucker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.