Asphalt Driveway Paving in Riva, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 10.4 miles from Riva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis | 79% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
| Collington | 5% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action, Slope |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Riva mostly as Annapolis (79%) and Collington (5%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 13% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate and 4% fell on water or submerged soils; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Annapolis and Collington "somewhat limited", citing frost action and slope.
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 Riva
FEMA's flood map puts 1 of the 24 land points sampled in Riva (4%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (23) and zone AE (1).
Riva at a glance
- County: Anne Arundel County, MD
- Land area: 2.5 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 10.4 miles
Driveway permits in Riva
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).
Some of the sampled points in Riva fall on water. Land within 1,000 feet of tidal water is in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, where lot coverage is limited (Maryland DNR).
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, 25 points sampled across Riva, 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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Riva paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Riva?
The USDA soil survey maps Riva mostly as Annapolis and Collington, and for local roads and streets it cites frost action and slope as limitations.
How far is Riva from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Riva is about 10.4 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Riva?
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 Riva in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 1 of the 24 land points sampled in Riva (4%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (23) and zone AE (1).