US Bridges

Md 935 over Georges Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.24 MI S of Md 935A · Structure no. 100000010017010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 935 over Georges Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 935 over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,868 by 2026. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 935
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.24 MI S of Md 935A
RouteState Highway 935
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54248, -79.00569
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2009)
Projected traffic1,868 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 935 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 935 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 935 over Georges Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 935 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Md 935 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.