US Bridges

Locust Grove Road over Wills Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · At US 40 Alt · Structure no. 200000A-0063010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Grove Road over Wills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust Grove Road over Wills Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 125 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 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Grove Road
CrossesWills Creek
LocationAt US 40 Alt
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67009, -78.78968
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Grove Road over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Locust Grove Road over Wills 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 Locust Grove Road over Wills Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Locust Grove Road over Wills Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Grove Road over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.