US Bridges

Victory Post Drive over Georges Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.04 MI N of Md 937 · Structure no. 100000010055010

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,599
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Post Drive over Georges Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Victory Post Drive over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 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 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,886 by 2026. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVictory Post Drive
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.04 MI N of Md 937
RouteCity Street 111
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48513, -79.04579
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,599 (2006)
Projected traffic1,886 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Victory Post Drive over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Victory Post Drive 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Victory Post Drive over Georges Creek carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Victory Post Drive over Georges Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Post Drive over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.