US Bridges

Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.60 MI E of Mont CO Line · Structure no. 200000P-0103020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
Daily traffic
14,725
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 14,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,220 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBriggs Chaney Road
CrossesLittle Paint Branch
Location0.60 MI E of Mont CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.06056, -76.92778
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,725 (2020)
Projected traffic23,220 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch carry?

About 14,725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.