US Bridges

Kepner Court over Tributary to Northeast B

Poor

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.9 MI N of Good Luck RD · Structure no. 200000P-0125030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kepner Court over Tributary to Northeast B is a steel culvert carrying Kepner Court over Tributary to Northeast B in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKepner Court
CrossesTributary to Northeast B
Location0.9 MI N of Good Luck RD
RouteCounty Highway 2769
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.98424, -76.88229
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Kepner Court over Tributary to Northeast B built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kepner Court over Tributary to Northeast B in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Kepner Court over Tributary to Northeast B carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kepner Court over Tributary to Northeast B?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kepner Court over Tributary to Northeast B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.