US Bridges

East Maple Avenue over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.03 MI NE of Sycamore RD · Structure no. 200000P-0175020

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
875
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Maple Avenue over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Maple Avenue over Indian Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Maple Avenue
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.03 MI NE of Sycamore RD
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates39.04461, -76.90023
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 statusPosted for load 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 East Maple Avenue over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Maple Avenue over Indian Creek 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 East Maple Avenue over Indian Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is East Maple Avenue over Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns East Maple Avenue over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.