US Bridges

Md 36 over Georges Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.2 MI N of Md 657 · Structure no. 100000010013010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 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 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 7,706 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,993 by 2026. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 36
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Md 657
RouteState Highway 36
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5794, -78.96778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,706 (2009)
Projected traffic8,993 by 2026
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 36 over Georges 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 June 2023.

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 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.