US Bridges

Church Road over Black Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.3 Mi. S. of Md 214 · Structure no. 200000P-0569010

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
Daily traffic
10,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Black Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Church Road over Black Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,240 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesBlack Branch
Location1.3 Mi. S. of Md 214
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.88341, -76.7598
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2018)
Projected traffic18,240 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Church Road over Black Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Black 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Church Road over Black Branch carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Black Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over Black Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.