US Bridges

Kerby Hill Road SE over Carey Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.10 MI W of Md 210 · Structure no. 200000P-0394020

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
1,518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kerby Hill Road SE over Carey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kerby Hill Road SE over Carey Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 77 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 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKerby Hill Road SE
CrossesCarey Branch
Location0.10 MI W of Md 210
RouteCounty Highway 582
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.77922, -76.99809
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2023)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Kerby Hill Road SE over Carey Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Kerby Hill Road SE over Carey 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 2025.

How much traffic does Kerby Hill Road SE over Carey Branch carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kerby Hill Road SE over Carey Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Kerby Hill Road SE over Carey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.