Derrick Place over Butler Branch
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.03 MI N of Armor Drive · Structure no. 200000P-0579010
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 357
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Derrick Place over Butler Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Derrick Place over Butler Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 5 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Derrick Place over Butler Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Derrick Place over Butler Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Derrick Place over Butler Branch carry?
About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Derrick Place over Butler Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Derrick Place over Butler Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.