US Bridges

Mt Olive Cemetery over Wildcat Branch

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · East of Sandtown · Structure no. 2254A254

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Olive Cemetery over Wildcat Branch is a other culvert carrying Mt Olive Cemetery over Wildcat Branch 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Olive Cemetery
CrossesWildcat Branch
LocationEast of Sandtown
RouteCounty Highway 254
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.03436, -75.69671
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic466 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Olive Cemetery over Wildcat Branch built?

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

What condition is Mt Olive Cemetery over Wildcat Branch 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Mt Olive Cemetery over Wildcat Branch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mt Olive Cemetery over Wildcat Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Mt Olive Cemetery over Wildcat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.