Snowy Creek Road over Snowy Creek
PoorGarrett County, Maryland · 1.05 Mi. Sw. of Hutton RD · Structure no. 200000G-0014010
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snowy Creek Road over Snowy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snowy Creek Road over Snowy Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snowy Creek Road over Snowy Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Snowy Creek Road over Snowy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Snowy Creek Road over Snowy Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Snowy Creek Road over Snowy Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Snowy Creek Road over Snowy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.