US Bridges

Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.01 Mile West of US 522 · Structure no. 100000210008010

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,051
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 100 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 5 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 4,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,652 by 2026. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 144WB
CrossesLittle Tonoloway Creek
Location0.01 Mile West of US 522
RouteState Highway 144WB
Coordinates39.69992, -78.18659
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,051 (2009)
Projected traffic5,652 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

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

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

About 4,051 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Md 144WB over Little Tonoloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.