US Bridges

Floral Park Road over Burch Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.77 Miles East of Md 223 · Structure no. 200000P-0401030

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,103
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floral Park Road over Burch Branch is a steel culvert carrying Floral Park Road over Burch Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 7,103 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,560 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFloral Park Road
CrossesBurch Branch
Location1.77 Miles East of Md 223
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.70887, -76.93594
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,103 (2020)
Projected traffic10,560 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Floral Park Road over Burch Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floral Park Road over Burch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Floral Park Road over Burch Branch carry?

About 7,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Floral Park Road over Burch Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m).

Who owns Floral Park Road over Burch Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.