US Bridges

Town Creek Road over Murley Branch

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.02 MI SW of Warm Spr RD · Structure no. 200000A-0106010

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Creek Road over Murley Branch is a steel culvert carrying Town Creek Road over Murley Branch in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 410 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Creek Road
CrossesMurley Branch
Location0.02 MI SW of Warm Spr RD
RouteCounty Highway 742
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68565, -78.56869
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width410 ft (125 m)
Roadway width410 ft (125 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2019)
Projected traffic375 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Creek Road over Murley Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Creek Road over Murley Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Town Creek Road over Murley Branch carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Town Creek Road over Murley Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 410 ft wide.

Who owns Town Creek Road over Murley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.