US Bridges

Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Ashland · Structure no. 1119 261

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,428
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 2,428 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek RD/SR82
CrossesRed Clay Creek
LocationAshland
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.80134, -75.65426
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,428 (2022)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$446,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek carry?

About 2,428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.