FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILLIAMS ROAD SE

Carrying WILLIAMS ROAD SE over MURLEY BRANCH

0.19 MI W OF MURLEY BR RD, Allegany, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILLIAMS ROAD SE

The WILLIAMS ROAD SE bridge in Allegany, Maryland carries WILLIAMS ROAD SE over MURLEY BRANCH. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 255 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WILLIAMS ROAD SE compares

▲ 7.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Maryland bridges
245
Bridges in Allegany · 15 in Poor condition
WILLIAMS ROAD SE 58.5 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
58.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
255 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000A-0102020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILLIAMS ROAD SE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WILLIAMS ROAD SE against other structures in Allegany and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WILLIAMS ROAD SE?

WILLIAMS ROAD SE in Allegany, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WILLIAMS ROAD SE inspected?

WILLIAMS ROAD SE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 255 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILLIAMS ROAD SE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WILLIAMS ROAD SE?

WILLIAMS ROAD SE has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILLIAMS ROAD SE?

WILLIAMS ROAD SE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WILLIAMS ROAD SE and does age affect safety?

WILLIAMS ROAD SE was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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