US Bridges

Fox Hill Lane over Red Clay Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Wooddale · Structure no. 1137 263A

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Hill Lane over Red Clay Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Fox Hill Lane over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Hill Lane
CrossesRed Clay Creek
LocationWooddale
RouteCounty Highway 263A
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.76579, -75.63701
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2021)
Projected traffic257 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Hill Lane over Red Clay Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Hill Lane 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 Fox Hill Lane over Red Clay Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fox Hill Lane over Red Clay Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Hill Lane over Red Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.