US Bridges

S. Little Creek RD over Little River

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · West of Little Creek · Structure no. 2067C067

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,177
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Little Creek RD over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S. Little Creek RD over Little River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS. Little Creek RD
CrossesLittle River
LocationWest of Little Creek
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates39.15719, -75.44849
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2021)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$795,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Little Creek RD over Little River 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 November 2022.

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

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S. Little Creek RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.