US Bridges

Kings Manor Drive over Northeast Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.5 M East of Md 193 · Structure no. 200000P-0555030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
2,400
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Manor Drive over Northeast Branch is a steel culvert carrying Kings Manor Drive over Northeast Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Manor Drive
CrossesNortheast Branch
Location0.5 M East of Md 193
RouteCounty Highway 5255
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.90852, -76.79113
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2015)
Projected traffic3,566 by 2035
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 Kings Manor Drive over Northeast Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Manor Drive over Northeast 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 Kings Manor Drive over Northeast Branch carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kings Manor Drive over Northeast Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Kings Manor Drive over Northeast Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.