US Bridges

Springfield Drive over Little Northeast Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.2 Mi. S. of SR 273 · Structure no. 200000CE0005020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
379
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Drive over Little Northeast Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Springfield Drive over Little Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield Drive
CrossesLittle Northeast Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of SR 273
RouteCounty Highway 530
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.69688, -75.94336
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic379 (2022)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Springfield Drive over Little Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield Drive over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Springfield Drive over Little Northeast Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Springfield Drive over Little Northeast Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Springfield Drive over Little Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.