US Bridges

Briarwood Drive over Trib to Crow Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.07 MI W of Md 197 · Structure no. 200000P-0171030

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
5,510
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarwood Drive over Trib to Crow Branch is a steel culvert carrying Briarwood Drive over Trib to Crow Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 5,510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,190 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBriarwood Drive
CrossesTrib to Crow Branch
Location0.07 MI W of Md 197
RouteCounty Highway 2645
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.08043, -76.84934
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,510 (2023)
Projected traffic8,190 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Briarwood Drive over Trib to Crow Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarwood Drive over Trib to Crow 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 Briarwood Drive over Trib to Crow Branch carry?

About 5,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Briarwood Drive over Trib to Crow Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Briarwood Drive over Trib to Crow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.