US Bridges

Waverly Street over Georges Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.03 MI W of Md 937 · Structure no. 200000A-W-01010

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Street over Georges Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Waverly Street over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 32 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWaverly Street
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.03 MI W of Md 937
RouteCity Street 510
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2019)
Projected traffic727 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Waverly Street over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Waverly Street over Georges 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Waverly Street over Georges Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Street over Georges Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Street over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.