Md 263 over Hunting Creek
FairCalvert County, Maryland · 0.04 Mile East of Md 2 · Structure no. 100000040015010
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,412
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 263 over Hunting Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 263 over Hunting Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 99 years old, older 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 7,412 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,872 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 263 over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Md 263 over Hunting 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Md 263 over Hunting Creek carry?
About 7,412 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 263 over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Md 263 over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.