US Bridges

Christie Road over Evitts Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.04 Miles S of Md 144AN · Structure no. 200000A-0089010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,464
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christie Road over Evitts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christie Road over Evitts Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,787 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChristie Road
CrossesEvitts Creek
Location1.04 Miles S of Md 144AN
RouteCounty Highway 469
Coordinates39.66265, -78.71656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,464 (2023)
Projected traffic1,787 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Christie Road over Evitts Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christie Road over Evitts 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Christie Road over Evitts Creek carry?

About 1,464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Christie Road over Evitts Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Christie Road over Evitts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.