US Bridges

Bryan Point Road over Accokeek Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 2.66 Miles W of Md 210 · Structure no. 200000P-0404030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
771
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryan Point Road over Accokeek Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bryan Point Road over Accokeek Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 771 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,145 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBryan Point Road
CrossesAccokeek Creek
Location2.66 Miles W of Md 210
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.68921, -77.05176
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2021)
Projected traffic1,145 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bryan Point Road over Accokeek Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryan Point Road over Accokeek 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 Bryan Point Road over Accokeek Creek carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bryan Point Road over Accokeek Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bryan Point Road over Accokeek Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.