US Bridges

Brightseat Road over Trib to Southwest Branch

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.2 MI North of Md 214 · Structure no. 200000P-0207020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
13,694
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brightseat Road over Trib to Southwest Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Brightseat Road over Trib to Southwest Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,879 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBrightseat Road
CrossesTrib to Southwest Branch
Location0.2 MI North of Md 214
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.89213, -76.85209
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,694 (2021)
Projected traffic16,879 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brightseat Road over Trib to Southwest Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brightseat Road over Trib to Southwest 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brightseat Road over Trib to Southwest Branch carry?

About 13,694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brightseat Road over Trib to Southwest Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brightseat Road over Trib to Southwest Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.