US Bridges

Md 36 over Georges Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.03 M S of Br No 0112700 · Structure no. 100000010012010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,706
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 36 over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,706 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2025. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMd 36
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location1.03 M S of Br No 0112700
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates39.58069, -78.95423
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,706 (2009)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2025
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 36 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 36 over Georges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 36 over Georges Creek carry?

About 7,706 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Md 36 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.