Md 144 over Town Creek
PoorAllegany County, Maryland · 0.37 MI E of US 40AF · Structure no. 100000010034010
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,121
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 144 over Town Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 144 over Town Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2026. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 144 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 144 over Town Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Md 144 over Town Creek carry?
About 1,121 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 144 over Town Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Md 144 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.