US Bridges

Md 5 over Henson Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.17 Mile N of Md 967C · Structure no. 100000160012020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
226 ft
Daily traffic
66,772
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 over Henson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 5 over Henson Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 66,772 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,848 by 2026. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 5
CrossesHenson Creek
Location0.17 Mile N of Md 967C
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates38.82729, -76.92706
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,772 (2009)
Projected traffic79,848 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 5 over Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 5 over Henson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 5 over Henson Creek carry?

About 66,772 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 over Henson Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Md 5 over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.