US Bridges

Temple Hill Road over Tinkers Creek

Poor

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.91 Miles N of Md 223 · Structure no. 200000P-0504020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,216
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Hill Road over Tinkers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Temple Hill Road over Tinkers 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,432 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTemple Hill Road
CrossesTinkers Creek
Location1.91 Miles N of Md 223
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.7805, -76.92394
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,216 (2024)
Projected traffic20,432 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Temple Hill Road over Tinkers Creek built?

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

What condition is Temple Hill Road over Tinkers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Temple Hill Road over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 13,216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Temple Hill Road over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Hill Road over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.