US Bridges

N. Little Creek RD over Little River

Good

Kent County, Delaware · East of Dover · Structure no. 2016B016

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
865
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Little Creek RD over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying N. Little Creek RD over Little River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 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 865 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,385 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesN. Little Creek RD
CrossesLittle River
LocationEast of Dover
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates39.16647, -75.47762
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic865 (2021)
Projected traffic1,385 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Little Creek RD over Little River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Little Creek RD over Little River 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does N. Little Creek RD over Little River carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N. Little Creek RD over Little River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns N. Little Creek RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.