US Bridges

Stone Crop DR over South Branch Naamans Cre

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Northminster · Structure no. 1062 000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Crop DR over South Branch Naamans Cre is a concrete culvert carrying Stone Crop DR over South Branch Naamans Cre in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStone Crop DR
CrossesSouth Branch Naamans Cre
LocationNorthminster
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.82963, -75.50536
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2022
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2020)
Projected traffic124 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Stone Crop DR over South Branch Naamans Cre built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Crop DR over South Branch Naamans Cre 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Stone Crop DR over South Branch Naamans Cre carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Stone Crop DR over South Branch Naamans Cre?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns Stone Crop DR over South Branch Naamans Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.