US Bridges

Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.4 Mile East of Is 68 · Structure no. 100000210007020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
Daily traffic
972
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 972 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,547 by 2026. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 144WB
CrossesLittle Tonoloway Creek
Location0.4 Mile East of Is 68
RouteState Highway 144WB
Coordinates39.69903, -78.241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2009)
Projected traffic1,547 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.