Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek
GoodWorcester County, Maryland · 1.10 MI SW of Md 12 · Structure no. 200000WO0212010
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2010 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 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Furnace Road over Nassawango Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.