Md 144 over Elk Lick Creek
FairAllegany County, Maryland · 0.62 M E of Br No 0115400 · Structure no. 100000010086020
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- Daily traffic
- 1,121
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 144 over Elk Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 144 over Elk Lick Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 144 over Elk Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 144 over Elk Lick 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 2023.
How much traffic does Md 144 over Elk Lick Creek carry?
About 1,121 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 144 over Elk Lick Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Md 144 over Elk Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.