US Bridges

Christie Road over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.27 Mi. S. of Jeffries R · Structure no. 200000A-0088030

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
1,225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christie Road over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying Christie Road over Unnamed Stream in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChristie Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.27 Mi. S. of Jeffries R
RouteCounty Highway 469
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65715, -78.70638
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2019)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Christie Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christie Road over Unnamed Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Christie Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Christie Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Christie Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.