US Bridges

Ammendale Road over Trib to Indian Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.26 MI W of US 1 · Structure no. 200000P-0193020

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
1,743
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ammendale Road over Trib to Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ammendale Road over Trib to Indian Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 77 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 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAmmendale Road
CrossesTrib to Indian Creek
Location0.26 MI W of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05226, -76.89854
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic1,743 (2022)
Projected traffic2,035 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ammendale Road over Trib to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ammendale Road over Trib to 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ammendale Road over Trib to Indian Creek carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ammendale Road over Trib to Indian Creek?

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

Who owns Ammendale Road over Trib to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.