US Bridges

Underwood Road over Cherry Creek

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.5 MI N of Mansfield RD · Structure no. 200000G-0012010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Underwood Road over Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Underwood Road over Cherry Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUnderwood Road
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Mansfield RD
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36864, -79.45411
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.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,185 (2021)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Underwood Road over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Underwood Road over Cherry 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 Underwood Road over Cherry Creek carry?

About 1,185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Underwood Road over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Underwood Road over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.