Allen Road over Somerset Creek
GoodSomerset County, Maryland · 1.2 Miles NW of US 13 · Structure no. 200000S-0007010
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allen Road over Somerset Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Allen Road over Somerset Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allen Road over Somerset Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Allen Road over Somerset Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Allen Road over Somerset Creek carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Allen Road over Somerset Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Allen Road over Somerset Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.