US Bridges

Texas LN over Muddy Branch

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · S/E of Leipsic · Structure no. 2086A086

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas LN over Muddy Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Texas LN over Muddy Branch 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas LN
CrossesMuddy Branch
LocationS/E of Leipsic
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.22293, -75.49263
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2021)
Projected traffic196 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas LN over Muddy Branch built?

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

What condition is Texas LN over Muddy Branch 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Texas LN over Muddy Branch carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Texas LN over Muddy Branch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Texas LN over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.