US Bridges

Md 639 Williams RD over Evitts Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.51 Miles South of Is 68 · Structure no. 100000010177010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 639 Williams RD over Evitts Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 639 Williams RD over Evitts Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2027. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 639 Williams RD
CrossesEvitts Creek
Location1.51 Miles South of Is 68
RouteCounty Highway 440
Coordinates39.64366, -78.73471
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2009)
Projected traffic265 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 639 Williams RD over Evitts Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 639 Williams RD over Evitts 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 639 Williams RD over Evitts Creek carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 639 Williams RD over Evitts Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Md 639 Williams RD over Evitts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.