US Bridges

Md 36 over Moores Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.22 Mile North of Md 935 · Structure no. 100000010125030

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
Daily traffic
5,740
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over Moores Run is a steel culvert carrying Md 36 over Moores Run 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 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,071 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 36
CrossesMoores Run
Location0.22 Mile North of Md 935
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates39.52598, -79.01694
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Moores Run built?

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

What condition is Md 36 over Moores Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 36 over Moores Run carry?

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

How long is Md 36 over Moores Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Md 36 over Moores Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.