US Bridges

Rumbley Road over Teague Creek

FairPosted for load

Somerset County, Maryland · 1.2 MI East of Md 361 · Structure no. 200000S-0013010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rumbley Road over Teague Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rumbley Road over Teague Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRumbley Road
CrossesTeague Creek
Location1.2 MI East of Md 361
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.08999, -75.84328
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2011)
Projected traffic618 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rumbley Road over Teague Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rumbley Road over Teague 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rumbley Road over Teague Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rumbley Road over Teague Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rumbley Road over Teague Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.