US Bridges

Warburton Road over Little Northeast Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 1.39 Miles NE of Md 272 · Structure no. 200000CE0019010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,672
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warburton Road over Little Northeast Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Warburton Road over Little Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,456 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWarburton Road
CrossesLittle Northeast Creek
Location1.39 Miles NE of Md 272
RouteCounty Highway 411
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,672 (2022)
Projected traffic5,456 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warburton Road over Little Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warburton Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Warburton Road over Little Northeast Creek carry?

About 3,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Warburton Road over Little Northeast Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Warburton Road over Little Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.