Barley Mill RD over Red Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Mt. Cuba · Structure no. 1135 259
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 958
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barley Mill RD over Red Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barley Mill RD over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 76 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 958 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Barley Mill RD over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Barley Mill RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Barley Mill RD over Red Clay Creek carry?
About 958 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Barley Mill RD over Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Barley Mill RD over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.