FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SNOWY CREEK ROAD

Carrying SNOWY CREEK ROAD over SNOWY CREEK

1.05 MI. SW. OF HUTTON RD, Garrett, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SNOWY CREEK ROAD

The SNOWY CREEK ROAD bridge in Garrett, Maryland carries SNOWY CREEK ROAD over SNOWY CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 24.5 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 209 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.

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

How SNOWY CREEK ROAD compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of Maryland bridges
139
Bridges in Garrett · 16 in Poor condition
SNOWY CREEK ROAD 43.1 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
43.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
1987
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
24.5 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
4.1 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
209 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000G-0014010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

SNOWY CREEK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SNOWY CREEK ROAD against other structures in Garrett 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 SNOWY CREEK ROAD?

SNOWY CREEK ROAD in Garrett, Maryland has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SNOWY CREEK ROAD inspected?

SNOWY CREEK ROAD'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 209 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for SNOWY CREEK ROAD?

SNOWY CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SNOWY CREEK ROAD?

SNOWY CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SNOWY CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

SNOWY CREEK ROAD was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.

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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