Smyrna Landing RD over Duck Creek
FairKent County, Delaware · East of Smyrna · Structure no. 2064A076
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smyrna Landing RD over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Smyrna Landing RD over Duck Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smyrna Landing RD over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smyrna Landing RD over Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Smyrna Landing RD over Duck Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Smyrna Landing RD over Duck Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Smyrna Landing RD over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.