US Bridges

Sheriff Road over Cabin Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.57 MI W of Md 704 · Structure no. 200000P-0201020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,149
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheriff Road over Cabin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sheriff Road over Cabin Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 25,149 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,370 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSheriff Road
CrossesCabin Branch
Location0.57 MI W of Md 704
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.90731, -76.9019
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.
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 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,149 (2020)
Projected traffic37,370 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheriff Road over Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheriff Road over Cabin 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 Sheriff Road over Cabin Branch carry?

About 25,149 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Sheriff Road over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Sheriff Road over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.