US Bridges

Denneys RD over Fork Branch

Good

Kent County, Delaware · North of Dover · Structure no. 2100A100

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,486
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denneys RD over Fork Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Denneys RD over Fork Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,486 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,846 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDenneys RD
CrossesFork Branch
LocationNorth of Dover
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.1956, -75.56415
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,486 (2020)
Projected traffic1,846 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denneys RD over Fork Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denneys RD over Fork Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does Denneys RD over Fork Branch carry?

About 1,486 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Denneys RD over Fork Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Denneys RD over Fork Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.