Hickman RD / SR16 over Marshyhope Creek
GoodKent County, Delaware · Adamsville · Structure no. 2063A063
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,287
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickman RD / SR16 over Marshyhope Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hickman RD / SR16 over Marshyhope Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,287 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,209 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickman RD / SR16 over Marshyhope Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickman RD / SR16 over Marshyhope 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hickman RD / SR16 over Marshyhope Creek carry?
About 4,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Hickman RD / SR16 over Marshyhope Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Hickman RD / SR16 over Marshyhope Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.