US Bridges

Welsh Hill Road over Georges Creek

GoodPosted for load

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.14 MI N of Md 936 · Structure no. 200000A-0126040

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
1,113
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welsh Hill Road over Georges Creek is a steel culvert carrying Welsh Hill Road over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWelsh Hill Road
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.14 MI N of Md 936
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64111, -78.92938
Functional classUrban Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,113 (2020)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Welsh Hill Road over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Welsh Hill Road over Georges 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Welsh Hill Road over Georges Creek carry?

About 1,113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Welsh Hill Road over Georges Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Welsh Hill Road over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.