US Bridges

Reeves Crossing RD over Murderkill River

Good

Kent County, Delaware · South of Felton · Structure no. 2286A286

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeves Crossing RD over Murderkill River is a concrete culvert carrying Reeves Crossing RD over Murderkill River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,812 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesReeves Crossing RD
CrossesMurderkill River
LocationSouth of Felton
RouteCounty Highway 286
Coordinates38.98335, -75.57782
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2021)
Projected traffic1,812 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeves Crossing RD over Murderkill River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeves Crossing RD over Murderkill River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Reeves Crossing RD over Murderkill River carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Reeves Crossing RD over Murderkill River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Reeves Crossing RD over Murderkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.