US Bridges

Church Street over Georges Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.06 MI W of Md 936 · Structure no. 200000A-M-01010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
461
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Georges Creek is a concrete slab carrying Church Street over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.06 MI W of Md 936
RouteCity Street 50
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2021)
Projected traffic562 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Church Street over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Church Street over Georges Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over Georges Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.