Rising Sun RD over Tidbury Creek
GoodKent County, Delaware · South of Camden · Structure no. 2029A029
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,857
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rising Sun RD over Tidbury Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rising Sun RD over Tidbury Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,857 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,793 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rising Sun RD over Tidbury Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rising Sun RD over Tidbury 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does Rising Sun RD over Tidbury Creek carry?
About 3,857 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rising Sun RD over Tidbury Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Rising Sun RD over Tidbury Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.