US Bridges

White Oak RD over Little River

Good

Kent County, Delaware · East Dover · Structure no. 2066A066

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak RD over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying White Oak RD over Little River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,421 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,442 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWhite Oak RD
CrossesLittle River
LocationEast Dover
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates39.17834, -75.49747
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,421 (2022)
Projected traffic2,442 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Oak RD over Little River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does White Oak RD over Little River carry?

About 1,421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is White Oak RD over Little River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns White Oak RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.