US Bridges

Traceys Store Roa over Prettyboy Branch

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 1.7 MI NE of Foreston RD · Structure no. 200000BC8004020

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traceys Store Roa over Prettyboy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Traceys Store Roa over Prettyboy Branch in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTraceys Store Roa
CrossesPrettyboy Branch
Location1.7 MI NE of Foreston RD
RouteCounty Highway 7038
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61619, -76.73369
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Traceys Store Roa over Prettyboy Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Traceys Store Roa over Prettyboy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Traceys Store Roa over Prettyboy Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Traceys Store Roa over Prettyboy Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Traceys Store Roa over Prettyboy Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.