US Bridges

Mckee Rd. over Fork Branch

Good

Kent County, Delaware · North Dover · Structure no. 2156A156

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,545
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckee Rd. over Fork Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Mckee Rd. over Fork Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,545 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,082 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMckee Rd.
CrossesFork Branch
LocationNorth Dover
RouteCounty Highway 156
Coordinates39.19893, -75.57754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,545 (2023)
Projected traffic8,082 by 2042
Trucks11%
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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckee Rd. over Fork Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mckee Rd. over Fork Branch carry?

About 5,545 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mckee Rd. over Fork Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mckee Rd. over Fork Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.