US Bridges

Underwoods Corner over Jordan Branch

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · West of Kenton · Structure no. 2094A094

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
756
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Underwoods Corner over Jordan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Underwoods Corner over Jordan Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 756 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUnderwoods Corner
CrossesJordan Branch
LocationWest of Kenton
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.23456, -75.71924
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic756 (2022)
Projected traffic364 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Underwoods Corner over Jordan Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Underwoods Corner over Jordan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Underwoods Corner over Jordan Branch carry?

About 756 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Underwoods Corner over Jordan Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Underwoods Corner over Jordan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.