Little Mastens Cor over Black Swamp Creek
FairKent County, Delaware · South of Felton · Structure no. 2284A284
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 455
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Mastens Cor over Black Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Little Mastens Cor over Black Swamp Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Mastens Cor over Black Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Mastens Cor over Black Swamp Creek 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does Little Mastens Cor over Black Swamp Creek carry?
About 455 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Little Mastens Cor over Black Swamp Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Little Mastens Cor over Black Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.