US Bridges

Md 214 over Honey Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.59 M W of Aa CO Line · Structure no. 100000160049020

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
Daily traffic
10,771
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 214 over Honey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 214 over Honey Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 10,771 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,419 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 214
CrossesHoney Branch
Location0.59 M W of Aa CO Line
RouteState Highway 214
Coordinates38.90474, -76.68282
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,771 (2006)
Projected traffic12,419 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 214 over Honey Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 214 over Honey 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Md 214 over Honey Branch carry?

About 10,771 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 214 over Honey Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 214 over Honey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.