US Bridges

Md 193 over Indian Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.28 Mile East of Md 430 · Structure no. 100000160071020

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
131 ft
Daily traffic
42,890
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 193 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 193 over Indian Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 83 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 42,890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,902 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 193
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.28 Mile East of Md 430
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates38.99804, -76.91737
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,890 (2012)
Projected traffic57,902 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 193 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Md 193 over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 193 over Indian Creek carry?

About 42,890 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 193 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Md 193 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.