US Bridges

Hawthorne Street over Cattail Branch

GoodPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.10 M W of Kenttown Pl · Structure no. 200000P-0287020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
Daily traffic
1,010
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawthorne Street over Cattail Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hawthorne Street over Cattail Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHawthorne Street
CrossesCattail Branch
Location0.10 M W of Kenttown Pl
RouteCounty Highway 691
Coordinates38.92497, -76.88883
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2022)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hawthorne Street over Cattail Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawthorne Street over Cattail Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Hawthorne Street over Cattail Branch carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hawthorne Street over Cattail Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Hawthorne Street over Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.