US Bridges

Md 382 over Black Swamp Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.33 Miles N of Md 381 · Structure no. 100000160064020

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
Daily traffic
1,630
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 382 over Black Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 382 over Black Swamp Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,902 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMd 382
CrossesBlack Swamp Creek
Location1.33 Miles N of Md 381
RouteState Highway 382
Coordinates38.63311, -76.72287
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2009)
Projected traffic1,902 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 382 over Black Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 382 over Black Swamp Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 382 over Black Swamp Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 382 over Black Swamp Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 382 over Black Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.