US Bridges

Steed Road over Tinkers Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.94 MI W of Md 223 · Structure no. 200000P-0585010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,833
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steed Road over Tinkers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Steed Road over Tinkers Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 9,833 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,620 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSteed Road
CrossesTinkers Creek
Location0.94 MI W of Md 223
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.75878, -76.94228
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,833 (2020)
Projected traffic14,620 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Steed Road over Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steed Road over Tinkers 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Steed Road over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 9,833 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Steed Road over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Steed Road over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.