US Bridges

Md 844 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.09 Mile East of Md 64 · Structure no. 100000210049010

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
599
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 844 over Beaver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 844 over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 844
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.09 Mile East of Md 64
RouteState Highway 844
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64604, -77.56912
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2006)
Projected traffic706 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 844 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 844 over Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 844 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 844 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Md 844 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.