US Bridges

Squirrel Neck Road over Georges Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.03 MI W of Church H RD · Structure no. 200000A-0036010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squirrel Neck Road over Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Squirrel Neck Road over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSquirrel Neck Road
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.03 MI W of Church H RD
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59191, -78.95164
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2019)
Projected traffic190 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Squirrel Neck Road over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Squirrel Neck Road 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 Squirrel Neck Road over Georges Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Squirrel Neck Road over Georges Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Squirrel Neck Road over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.