US Bridges

Md 36 over Branch of Georges Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.21 Mile North of Md 939 · Structure no. 100000010124020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
5,740
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over Branch of Georges Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 36 over Branch of Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,071 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 36
CrossesBranch of Georges Creek
Location0.21 Mile North of Md 939
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates39.52307, -79.01772
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,740 (2009)
Projected traffic8,071 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 36 over Branch of Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 36 over Branch of Georges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Md 36 over Branch of Georges Creek carry?

About 5,740 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 36 over Branch of Georges Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over Branch of Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.