US Bridges

US 1 over Indian Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.25 Mile North of Md 212 · Structure no. 100000160252020

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
33,642
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 1 over Indian Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 33,642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,473 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS 1
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.25 Mile North of Md 212
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,642 (2009)
Projected traffic40,473 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 1 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 over Indian Creek carry?

About 33,642 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is US 1 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.