FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWN & COUNTRY BOU

Carrying TOWN & COUNTRY BOU over SUCKER BRANCH

0.05 MI OF RODGERS AVE, Howard, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWN & COUNTRY BOU

The TOWN & COUNTRY BOU bridge in Howard, Maryland carries TOWN & COUNTRY BOU over SUCKER BRANCH. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,030 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How TOWN & COUNTRY BOU compares

▼ 1.2
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Maryland bridges
310
Bridges in Howard · 18 in Poor condition
TOWN & COUNTRY BOU 49.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
49.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
2.4 m (8 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,030 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000HO0083020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWN & COUNTRY BOU is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare TOWN & COUNTRY BOU against other structures in Howard and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for TOWN & COUNTRY BOU?

TOWN & COUNTRY BOU in Howard, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWN & COUNTRY BOU inspected?

TOWN & COUNTRY BOU's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,030 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWN & COUNTRY BOU is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TOWN & COUNTRY BOU?

TOWN & COUNTRY BOU has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWN & COUNTRY BOU?

TOWN & COUNTRY BOU is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOWN & COUNTRY BOU and does age affect safety?

TOWN & COUNTRY BOU was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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