US Bridges

Muirkirk Road over Muirkirk Br of Indian CR

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.04 MI W of US 1 · Structure no. 200000P-0172020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
22,647
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muirkirk Road over Muirkirk Br of Indian CR is a concrete culvert carrying Muirkirk Road over Muirkirk Br of Indian CR 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 22,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,720 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMuirkirk Road
CrossesMuirkirk Br of Indian CR
Location0.04 MI W of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.06211, -76.88604
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,647 (2020)
Projected traffic35,720 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Muirkirk Road over Muirkirk Br of Indian CR built?

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

What condition is Muirkirk Road over Muirkirk Br of Indian CR 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 Muirkirk Road over Muirkirk Br of Indian CR carry?

About 22,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Muirkirk Road over Muirkirk Br of Indian CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Muirkirk Road over Muirkirk Br of Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.