US Bridges

Md 193 over Folly Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.23 Mile West of Md 564 · Structure no. 100000160238020

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
26,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 193 over Folly Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 193 over Folly Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 26,171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,533 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 193
CrossesFolly Branch
Location0.23 Mile West of Md 564
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates38.98937, -76.81986
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,171 (2023)
Projected traffic40,533 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 193 over Folly Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 193 over Folly 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 193 over Folly Branch carry?

About 26,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 193 over Folly Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Md 193 over Folly Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.