US Bridges

Lion Hope RD over Gravelly Run

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · West of Kenton · Structure no. 2143A143

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lion Hope RD over Gravelly Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lion Hope RD over Gravelly Run in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLion Hope RD
CrossesGravelly Run
LocationWest of Kenton
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.20492, -75.74331
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2020)
Projected traffic375 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lion Hope RD over Gravelly Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lion Hope RD over Gravelly Run 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Lion Hope RD over Gravelly Run carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lion Hope RD over Gravelly Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lion Hope RD over Gravelly Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.