US Bridges

Frenchtown Road over Mine Creek

FairPosted for load

Somerset County, Maryland · 1.0 MI SE of Rumbley · Structure no. 200000S-0015010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frenchtown Road over Mine Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Frenchtown Road over Mine Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFrenchtown Road
CrossesMine Creek
Location1.0 MI SE of Rumbley
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.08064, -75.85706
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2011)
Projected traffic180 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frenchtown Road over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frenchtown Road over Mine 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 Frenchtown Road over Mine Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frenchtown Road over Mine Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Frenchtown Road over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.