US Bridges

Md 144 over Little Pine Lick Hollow

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · Next to Br # 1089 · Structure no. 100000010131040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,121
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144 over Little Pine Lick Hollow is a concrete frame carrying Md 144 over Little Pine Lick Hollow in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2026. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 144
CrossesLittle Pine Lick Hollow
LocationNext to Br # 1089
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates39.67846, -78.4674
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2009)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 144 over Little Pine Lick Hollow built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 144 over Little Pine Lick Hollow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 144 over Little Pine Lick Hollow carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144 over Little Pine Lick Hollow?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Md 144 over Little Pine Lick Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.