US Bridges

Brinkley Road over Trib of Henson Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 100 Feet W of Fisher Road · Structure no. 200000P-0324030

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
19,422
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brinkley Road over Trib of Henson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brinkley Road over Trib of Henson Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 19,422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,860 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrinkley Road
CrossesTrib of Henson Creek
Location100 Feet W of Fisher Road
RouteCounty Highway 122
Coordinates38.80505, -76.95901
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,422 (2017)
Projected traffic28,860 by 2037
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 Brinkley Road over Trib of Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brinkley Road over Trib of 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brinkley Road over Trib of Henson Creek carry?

About 19,422 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brinkley Road over Trib of Henson Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Brinkley Road over Trib of Henson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.