US Bridges

Temple Hill Road over Henson Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.04 MI N of Henderson RD · Structure no. 200000P-0305020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
Daily traffic
6,380
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Hill Road over Henson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Temple Hill Road over Henson Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,490 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTemple Hill Road
CrossesHenson Creek
Location0.04 MI N of Henderson RD
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.80883, -76.93693
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,380 (2020)
Projected traffic9,490 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Temple Hill Road over Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple Hill Road over Henson Creek 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 Temple Hill Road over Henson Creek carry?

About 6,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Temple Hill Road over Henson Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Temple Hill Road over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.