Knights Bridge RD over Hammonds Branch
GoodHoward County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of Gorman RD · Structure no. 200000HO0151020
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,580
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Knights Bridge RD over Hammonds Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Knights Bridge RD over Hammonds Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Knights Bridge RD over Hammonds Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Knights Bridge RD over Hammonds Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Knights Bridge RD over Hammonds Branch carry?
About 1,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Knights Bridge RD over Hammonds Branch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Knights Bridge RD over Hammonds Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.