Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Ashland · Structure no. 1120 261
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 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 concrete arch - deck carrying Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 103 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 2,428 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
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 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Creek RD/SR82 over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.