US Bridges

Hampton Park Blvd over Southwest Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.27 MI S of Md 214 · Structure no. 200000P-0272020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
Daily traffic
28,216
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Park Blvd over Southwest Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hampton Park Blvd over Southwest Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 28,216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton Park Blvd
CrossesSouthwest Branch
Location0.27 MI S of Md 214
RouteCounty Highway 4475
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.8864, -76.85167
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,216 (2020)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hampton Park Blvd over Southwest Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Park Blvd over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Hampton Park Blvd over Southwest Branch carry?

About 28,216 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hampton Park Blvd over Southwest Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Hampton Park Blvd over Southwest Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.