US Bridges

Brownsville RD over Marshyhope Creek

Good

Kent County, Delaware · West of Harrington · Structure no. 2111A111

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsville RD over Marshyhope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brownsville RD over Marshyhope Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrownsville RD
CrossesMarshyhope Creek
LocationWest of Harrington
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates38.91976, -75.63907
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2023)
Projected traffic341 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brownsville RD over Marshyhope Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownsville RD over Marshyhope Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brownsville RD over Marshyhope Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Brownsville RD over Marshyhope Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Brownsville RD over Marshyhope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.