US Bridges

Md 144 over Elk Lick Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.16 M E of Rocky Gap RD · Structure no. 100000010148030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
1,161
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144 over Elk Lick Run is a steel culvert carrying Md 144 over Elk Lick Run 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 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 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 144
CrossesElk Lick Run
Location0.16 M E of Rocky Gap RD
RouteState Highway 144
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68399, -78.66588
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: 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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2006)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Md 144 over Elk Lick Run built?

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

What condition is Md 144 over Elk Lick 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 144 over Elk Lick Run carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 144 over Elk Lick Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Md 144 over Elk Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.