US Bridges

Williams Road SE over Murley Branch

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.19 MI W of Murley Br RD · Structure no. 200000A-0102020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
255
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Road SE over Murley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Williams Road SE over Murley Branch in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Road SE
CrossesMurley Branch
Location0.19 MI W of Murley Br RD
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66295, -78.61491
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2023)
Projected traffic314 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Road SE over Murley Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Road SE over Murley Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Road SE over Murley Branch carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Williams Road SE over Murley Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Road SE over Murley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.