Md 263 over Plum Point Creek
FairCalvert County, Maryland · 0.16 MI E of Tobacco RD · Structure no. 100000040016010
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 692
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 263 over Plum Point Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 263 over Plum Point Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,038 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Plum Point Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 263 over Plum Point 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Md 263 over Plum Point Creek carry?
About 692 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 263 over Plum Point Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Md 263 over Plum Point Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.