US Bridges

Cranesville Road over Muddy Creek

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 1.2 M N Int Mapple Glade · Structure no. 200000G-0019010

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranesville Road over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cranesville Road over Muddy Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCranesville Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.2 M N Int Mapple Glade
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.51847, -79.46496
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cranesville Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cranesville Road over Muddy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cranesville Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cranesville Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cranesville Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.