US Bridges

Md 272 NB over Br of Northeast Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.41 Mile South of Md 7C · Structure no. 100000070062020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
8,302
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 272 NB over Br of Northeast Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 272 NB over Br of Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,302 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,344 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 272 NB
CrossesBr of Northeast Creek
Location0.41 Mile South of Md 7C
RouteState Highway 272
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59559, -75.94002
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,302 (2018)
Projected traffic8,344 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 272 NB over Br of Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 272 NB over Br of Northeast 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 272 NB over Br of Northeast Creek carry?

About 8,302 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 272 NB over Br of Northeast Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 272 NB over Br of Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.