Md 144AE over Town Creek
FairAllegany County, Maryland · 0.38 MI E of US 40AF · Structure no. 100000010035010
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 144AE over Town Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 144AE over Town Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 144AE over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 144AE over Town 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Md 144AE over Town Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 144AE over Town Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Md 144AE over Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.