Asphalt Driveway Paving in Bowie, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 14.2 miles from Bowie in a straight line, run by fourth-generation paver George Cooper. Driveway replacement, new driveways, resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084What's under driveways in Bowie
| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collington | 34% | Well drained | Very limitedFrost action, Slope |
| Annapolis | 31% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action, Shrink-swell |
| Wist | 25% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Bowie mostly as Collington (34%), Annapolis (31%) and Wist (25%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 26% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Collington "very limited", citing frost action and slope.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Annapolis and Wist "somewhat limited", citing frost action and shrink-swell.
Why it matters: the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says soil type and drainage should be checked before any driveway advice is given (brief).
Flood zones in Bowie
FEMA's flood map puts 1 of the 25 land points sampled in Bowie (4%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (24) and zone AE (1).
Bowie at a glance
- County: Prince George's County, MD
- Land area: 20.4 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 14.2 miles
Driveway permits in Bowie
The City of Bowie's Public Works Department lists any repairs, modifications or new installations of driveway entrances among the work that requires its review or permitting. City of Bowie Public Works Department.
Prince George's County's Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement says a driveway permit application needs a site or plot plan showing the driveway location with dimensions, and that a driveway permit is issued with a one-year expiration date. Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement.
On a state road, the entrance needs a Maryland State Highway Administration permit (SHA guidelines).
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, 25 points sampled across Bowie, pulled September 2026; percentages exclude urban land and water. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer at the same points. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files for land area and coordinates. Distance is a straight line, not a driving route.
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Bowie paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Bowie?
The USDA soil survey maps Bowie mostly as Collington and Annapolis, and for local roads and streets it cites frost action, slope and shrink-swell as limitations.
How far is Bowie from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Bowie is about 14.2 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Bowie?
It depends on the road it meets. The Maryland State Highway Administration requires a residential entrance permit for a driveway onto a state highway. For a county or town road, the City of Bowie Public Works Department or the Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Bowie in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 1 of the 25 land points sampled in Bowie (4%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (24) and zone AE (1).