US Bridges

Chadds Ford Drive over Trib to Timothy Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles West of US 301 · Structure no. 200000P-0476020

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chadds Ford Drive over Trib to Timothy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chadds Ford Drive over Trib to Timothy Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesChadds Ford Drive
CrossesTrib to Timothy Branch
Location0.3 Miles West of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 6554
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.67598, -76.88182
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2023)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Chadds Ford Drive over Trib to Timothy Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chadds Ford Drive over Trib to Timothy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Chadds Ford Drive over Trib to Timothy Branch carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chadds Ford Drive over Trib to Timothy Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Chadds Ford Drive over Trib to Timothy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.