US Bridges

Wheeler Road over Barnaby Run

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.34 Miles NE of Md 414 · Structure no. 200000P-0304020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
Daily traffic
14,865
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Road over Barnaby Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wheeler Road over Barnaby Run in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 14,865 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,090 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler Road
CrossesBarnaby Run
Location1.34 Miles NE of Md 414
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.8288, -76.97973
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,865 (2020)
Projected traffic22,090 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wheeler Road over Barnaby Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler Road over Barnaby Run 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 Wheeler Road over Barnaby Run carry?

About 14,865 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler Road over Barnaby Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Wheeler Road over Barnaby Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.