US Bridges

Woodmont Road over Little Tonoloway Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.19 MI S of Md 144 · Structure no. 200000W-0231010

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
507
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodmont Road over Little Tonoloway Creek is a concrete slab carrying Woodmont Road over Little Tonoloway Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 107 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodmont Road
CrossesLittle Tonoloway Creek
Location0.19 MI S of Md 144
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.69519, -78.24404
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2023)
Projected traffic940 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodmont Road over Little Tonoloway Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Woodmont Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Woodmont Road over Little Tonoloway Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodmont Road over Little Tonoloway Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Woodmont Road over Little Tonoloway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.