US Bridges

Town Creek Road over Town Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.95 MI N of L Town Ck RD · Structure no. 200000A-0123010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Creek Road over Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Creek Road over Town Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2039. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 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
Coordinates39.63829, -78.56085
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2019)
Projected traffic645 by 2039
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Creek Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Creek Road over Town 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 October 2023.

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

About 525 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Town Creek Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Town Creek Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.