US Bridges

Md 794 over Galloway Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.76 Mile South of Md 408 · Structure no. 100000020067010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,571
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 794 over Galloway Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 794 over Galloway Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,365 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 794
CrossesGalloway Creek
Location0.76 Mile South of Md 408
RouteState Highway 794
Coordinates38.8049, -76.69077
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2009)
Projected traffic2,365 by 2026
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 794 over Galloway Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 794 over Galloway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 794 over Galloway Creek carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Md 794 over Galloway Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Md 794 over Galloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.