US Bridges

Price Manor Way over Hammond Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.18 MI N of Fulton RD · Structure no. 200000HO0134020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price Manor Way over Hammond Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Price Manor Way over Hammond Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPrice Manor Way
CrossesHammond Branch
Location0.18 MI N of Fulton RD
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.15439, -76.89483
Functional classRural 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 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Price Manor Way over Hammond Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price Manor Way over Hammond 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 2024.

How much traffic does Price Manor Way over Hammond Branch carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Price Manor Way over Hammond Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Price Manor Way over Hammond Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.