US Bridges

White House Road over Trib to Theresa Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.92 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 200000P-0557030

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
22,859
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White House Road over Trib to Theresa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying White House Road over Trib to Theresa Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 22,859 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,788 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhite House Road
CrossesTrib to Theresa Creek
Location0.92 MI E of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 97
Coordinates38.86689, -76.82822
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,859 (2021)
Projected traffic30,788 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 White House Road over Trib to Theresa Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is White House Road over Trib to Theresa Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does White House Road over Trib to Theresa Creek carry?

About 22,859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is White House Road over Trib to Theresa Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns White House Road over Trib to Theresa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.