US Bridges

Prophet Acres Road over Tributary of Marsh Run

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.01 MI North of Rt 63 · Structure no. 200000W-6601020

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
84
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prophet Acres Road over Tributary of Marsh Run is a concrete culvert carrying Prophet Acres Road over Tributary of Marsh Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesProphet Acres Road
CrossesTributary of Marsh Run
Location0.01 MI North of Rt 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53847, -77.77116
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2015)
Projected traffic115 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Prophet Acres Road over Tributary of Marsh Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prophet Acres Road over Tributary of Marsh Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Prophet Acres Road over Tributary of Marsh Run carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prophet Acres Road over Tributary of Marsh Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Prophet Acres Road over Tributary of Marsh Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.