US Bridges

Faulkland RD/SR34 over Little Mill Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Prices Corner · Structure no. 1145 270

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,597
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkland RD/SR34 over Little Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Faulkland RD/SR34 over Little Mill Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,597 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,237 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFaulkland RD/SR34
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
LocationNorth of Prices Corner
RouteState Highway 34
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.74809, -75.61822
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,597 (2021)
Projected traffic12,237 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Faulkland RD/SR34 over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulkland RD/SR34 over Little Mill 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 2022.

How much traffic does Faulkland RD/SR34 over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 9,597 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Faulkland RD/SR34 over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Faulkland RD/SR34 over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.