US Bridges

Savage River Road over Crabtree Creek

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.03 MI E Spring Lick RD · Structure no. 200000G-0038010

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage River Road over Crabtree Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Savage River Road over Crabtree Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage River Road
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location0.03 MI E Spring Lick RD
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.50433, -79.15531
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2021)
Projected traffic729 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Savage River Road over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savage River Road over Crabtree 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 Savage River Road over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Savage River Road over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Savage River Road over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.