Md 272 over Hance Point Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 3.05 Miles South of Md 7C · Structure no. 100000070038020
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 272 over Hance Point Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Md 272 over Hance Point Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,395 by 2026. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 272 over Hance Point Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 272 over Hance 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Md 272 over Hance Point Creek carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 272 over Hance Point Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Md 272 over Hance Point Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.