US Bridges

Town Creek Road over Town Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.95 MI N of L Town Ck RD · Structure no. 200000A-0112010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Creek Road over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Creek Road over Town Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2039. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Creek Road
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.95 MI N of L Town Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 742
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64387, -78.563
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2019)
Projected traffic392 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Creek Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Creek Road over Town 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 October 2023.

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

About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Town Creek Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Town Creek Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.