Appletown Road over Tributary of Dog Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Maryland · 0.05 MI E of Md RTE 67 · Structure no. 200000W-2184010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Appletown Road over Tributary of Dog Creek is a concrete slab carrying Appletown Road over Tributary of Dog Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Appletown Road over Tributary of Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Appletown Road over Tributary of Dog Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Appletown Road over Tributary of Dog Creek carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Appletown Road over Tributary of Dog Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Appletown Road over Tributary of Dog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.