US Bridges

Oldfield Point RD over Little Elk Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Corp Lmts of Elkton · Structure no. 200000CE0029010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,242
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oldfield Point RD over Little Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oldfield Point RD over Little Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,396 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOldfield Point RD
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
LocationCorp Lmts of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 248
Coordinates39.59894, -75.84291
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,242 (2022)
Projected traffic6,396 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oldfield Point RD over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oldfield Point RD over Little Elk 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 Oldfield Point RD over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 5,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oldfield Point RD over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Oldfield Point RD over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.