US Bridges

Smouses Mill Road over Evitts Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.67 MI S of US 220 · Structure no. 200000A-0117010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smouses Mill Road over Evitts Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Smouses Mill Road over Evitts Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSmouses Mill Road
CrossesEvitts Creek
Location0.67 MI S of US 220
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70987, -78.69615
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smouses Mill Road over Evitts Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smouses Mill Road over Evitts 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 Smouses Mill Road over Evitts Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smouses Mill Road over Evitts Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Smouses Mill Road over Evitts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.