US Bridges

4 TH Street over Bald Hill Branch

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.12 MI W of Main Street · Structure no. 200000P-0298020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 TH Street over Bald Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 4 TH Street over Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4 TH Street
CrossesBald Hill Branch
Location0.12 MI W of Main Street
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates38.97212, -76.85334
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2023)
Projected traffic940 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4 TH Street over Bald Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 TH Street over Bald Hill 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 4 TH Street over Bald Hill Branch carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4 TH Street over Bald Hill Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 4 TH Street over Bald Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.