Turf Valley Road over Little Patuxent River
FairHoward County, Maryland · 1/4 MI N of US 40 · Structure no. 200000HO0256030
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- Daily traffic
- 1,267
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turf Valley Road over Little Patuxent River is a steel culvert carrying Turf Valley Road over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turf Valley Road over Little Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turf Valley Road over Little Patuxent River 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 Turf Valley Road over Little Patuxent River carry?
About 1,267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Turf Valley Road over Little Patuxent River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Turf Valley Road over Little Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.