US Bridges

Old Elk Neck Road over Mill Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.46 MI S of US 40 · Structure no. 200000CE0103020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
Daily traffic
4,054
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Elk Neck Road over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Elk Neck Road over Mill 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,709 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Elk Neck Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.46 MI S of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates39.60035, -75.86198
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,054 (2022)
Projected traffic5,709 by 2045
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$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Elk Neck Road over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Elk Neck Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Elk Neck Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,054 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Elk Neck Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long.

Who owns Old Elk Neck Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.