US Bridges

Killens Pond RD over Browns Branch

Good

Kent County, Delaware · N. of Melvins Crossroads · Structure no. 2384C384

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,605
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Killens Pond RD over Browns Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Killens Pond RD over Browns Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,605 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,154 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKillens Pond RD
CrossesBrowns Branch
LocationN. of Melvins Crossroads
RouteCounty Highway 384
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.95195, -75.5226
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,605 (2022)
Projected traffic1,154 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Killens Pond RD over Browns Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Killens Pond RD over Browns 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Killens Pond RD over Browns Branch carry?

About 1,605 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Killens Pond RD over Browns Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Killens Pond RD over Browns Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.