US Bridges

Brae Brooke Drive over Trib to Bald Hill Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.0 MI South of Md 193 · Structure no. 200000P-0133030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brae Brooke Drive over Trib to Bald Hill Branch is a steel culvert carrying Brae Brooke Drive over Trib to Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,971 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrae Brooke Drive
CrossesTrib to Bald Hill Branch
Location1.0 MI South of Md 193
RouteCounty Highway 3443
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.98583, -76.85677
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,971 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brae Brooke Drive over Trib to Bald Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brae Brooke Drive over Trib to Bald Hill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Brae Brooke Drive over Trib to Bald Hill Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brae Brooke Drive over Trib to Bald Hill Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Brae Brooke Drive over Trib to Bald Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.