Hemping RD over Marshyhope Creek
FairKent County, Delaware · West of Harrington · Structure no. 2299B299
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hemping RD over Marshyhope Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hemping RD over Marshyhope Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 97 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hemping RD over Marshyhope Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Hemping RD over Marshyhope 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Hemping RD over Marshyhope Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Hemping RD over Marshyhope Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Hemping RD over Marshyhope Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.