US Bridges

Temple Hill Road over Pea Hill Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.2 Mi. S. of Kirby Road · Structure no. 200000P-0505020

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
Daily traffic
10,964
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Hill Road over Pea Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Temple Hill Road over Pea Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,964 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,803 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesTemple Hill Road
CrossesPea Hill Branch
Location1.2 Mi. S. of Kirby Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,964 (2022)
Projected traffic19,803 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Temple Hill Road over Pea Hill Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple Hill Road over Pea Hill Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Temple Hill Road over Pea Hill Branch carry?

About 10,964 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Temple Hill Road over Pea Hill Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Hill Road over Pea Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.