US Bridges

Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.95 MI SW of Md 12 · Structure no. 200000WO0211010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Furnace Road
CrossesNassawango Creek
Location0.95 MI SW of Md 12
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.20633, -75.46784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2015)
Projected traffic531 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Furnace Road over Nassawango 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.