US Bridges

Brinkley Road over Henson Creek & Henson CR

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.21 MI NE of Roberts DR · Structure no. 200000P-0307010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,647
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brinkley Road over Henson Creek & Henson CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brinkley Road over Henson Creek & Henson CR in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 21,647 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,170 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrinkley Road
CrossesHenson Creek & Henson CR
Location0.21 MI NE of Roberts DR
RouteCounty Highway 122
Coordinates38.80216, -76.94559
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,647 (2023)
Projected traffic32,170 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brinkley Road over Henson Creek & Henson CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brinkley Road over Henson Creek & Henson CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brinkley Road over Henson Creek & Henson CR carry?

About 21,647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brinkley Road over Henson Creek & Henson CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Brinkley Road over Henson Creek & Henson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.