US Bridges

Md 381 over Timothy Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 325 North of Kathleen LA · Structure no. 100000160305010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 381 over Timothy Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 381 over Timothy Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,900 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 381
CrossesTimothy Branch
Location325 North of Kathleen LA
RouteState Highway 381
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.69715, -76.85557
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2015)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 381 over Timothy Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 381 over Timothy Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 381 over Timothy Branch carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Md 381 over Timothy Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 381 over Timothy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.