US Bridges

Prospect Church RD over Bright-Haines Ditch

Good

Kent County, Delaware · S/E of Vernon · Structure no. 2114A114

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Church RD over Bright-Haines Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Prospect Church RD over Bright-Haines Ditch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesProspect Church RD
CrossesBright-Haines Ditch
LocationS/E of Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 114
Coordinates38.8877, -75.63487
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic790 (2021)
Projected traffic689 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Prospect Church RD over Bright-Haines Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Church RD over Bright-Haines Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Prospect Church RD over Bright-Haines Ditch carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Church RD over Bright-Haines Ditch?

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

Who owns Prospect Church RD over Bright-Haines Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.