US Bridges

Lwr Georges Crk RD over Georges Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.01 MI W of Md 939 · Structure no. 200000A-0007010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
598
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lwr Georges Crk RD over Georges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lwr Georges Crk RD over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLwr Georges Crk RD
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.01 MI W of Md 939
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.52106, -79.01907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2019)
Projected traffic634 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lwr Georges Crk RD over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lwr Georges Crk RD over Georges 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lwr Georges Crk RD over Georges Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lwr Georges Crk RD over Georges Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lwr Georges Crk RD over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.