US Bridges

Hunt Valley Drive over Little Cattail Creek

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1000 S of Union Chapel · Structure no. 200000HO0255030

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunt Valley Drive over Little Cattail Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hunt Valley Drive over Little Cattail Creek in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHunt Valley Drive
CrossesLittle Cattail Creek
Location1000 S of Union Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28618, -77.03822
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Hunt Valley Drive over Little Cattail Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunt Valley Drive over Little Cattail Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hunt Valley Drive over Little Cattail Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hunt Valley Drive over Little Cattail Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Hunt Valley Drive over Little Cattail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.