US Bridges

Leipsic RD over Muddy Branch

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · Near Dover Downs · Structure no. 2088A088

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,677
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leipsic RD over Muddy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Leipsic RD over Muddy Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,677 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,084 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesLeipsic RD
CrossesMuddy Branch
LocationNear Dover Downs
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.19737, -75.52955
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,677 (2020)
Projected traffic2,084 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Leipsic RD over Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leipsic RD 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Leipsic RD over Muddy Branch carry?

About 1,677 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Leipsic RD over Muddy Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Leipsic RD over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.