Asphalt Driveway Paving in Crofton, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 16.2 miles from Crofton in a straight line, run by fourth-generation paver George Cooper. Driveway replacement, new driveways, resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
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| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collington | 21% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
| Wist | 18% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
| Annapolis | 11% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action, Shrink-swell |
| Adelphia | 9% | Moderately well drained | Somewhat limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Crofton mostly as Collington (21%), Wist (18%) and Annapolis (11%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 22% 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, Wist, Annapolis and Adelphia "somewhat limited", citing frost action, shrink-swell and depth to saturated zone.
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 Crofton
FEMA's flood map puts 1 of the 25 land points sampled in Crofton (4%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (24) and zone A (1).
Crofton at a glance
- County: Anne Arundel County, MD
- Land area: 6.6 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 16.2 miles
Driveway permits in Crofton
Anne Arundel County's Department of Public Works says a Residential Driveway Access Permit is required for any modification or new installation of a residential entrance onto a County road, with or without replacing curb and gutter. Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works.
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 Crofton, 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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Crofton paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Crofton?
The USDA soil survey maps Crofton mostly as Collington and Wist, and for local roads and streets it cites frost action, shrink-swell and depth to saturated zone as limitations.
How far is Crofton from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Crofton is about 16.2 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Crofton?
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 Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Crofton in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 1 of the 25 land points sampled in Crofton (4%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (24) and zone A (1).