US Bridges

Shaft Road over Georges Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.13 MI W of Md 936 · Structure no. 200000A-0045010

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
432
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaft Road over Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shaft Road over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 85 years old, older 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShaft Road
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.13 MI W of Md 936
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62685, -78.93941
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2020)
Projected traffic669 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Shaft Road over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Shaft Road over Georges Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shaft Road over Georges Creek carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Shaft Road over Georges Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Shaft Road over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.