US Bridges

Surratts Road over Trib of Piscataway Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.06 MI W of Md 5 · Structure no. 200000P-0575020

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,171
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Surratts Road over Trib of Piscataway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Surratts Road over Trib of Piscataway Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 70 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,150 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSurratts Road
CrossesTrib of Piscataway Creek
Location0.06 MI W of Md 5
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.75055, -76.88097
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,171 (2019)
Projected traffic12,150 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Surratts Road over Trib of Piscataway Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Surratts Road over Trib of Piscataway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Surratts Road over Trib of Piscataway Creek carry?

About 8,171 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Surratts Road over Trib of Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Surratts Road over Trib of Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.