US Bridges

US 13 SB over Kings Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Maryland · 0.18 Mile South of Md 920 · Structure no. 100000190003012

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 SB over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 13 SB over Kings Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,150 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 13 SB
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.18 Mile South of Md 920
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.16543, -75.68937
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2013)
Projected traffic14,150 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 13 SB over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 13 SB over Kings 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 13 SB over Kings Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 13 SB over Kings Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 SB over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.