US Bridges

Tucker Road over Trib to Henson Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.01 MI N of Ferguson LA · Structure no. 200000P-0395030

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
7,075
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Road over Trib to Henson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tucker Road over Trib to Henson Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,075 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,212 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTucker Road
CrossesTrib to Henson Creek
Location0.01 MI N of Ferguson LA
RouteCounty Highway 193
Coordinates38.78273, -76.97731
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic7,075 (2021)
Projected traffic10,212 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Tucker Road over Trib to Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Road over Trib to 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 Tucker Road over Trib to Henson Creek carry?

About 7,075 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Road over Trib to Henson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Tucker Road over Trib to Henson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.