Faulkland RD/SR34 over Red Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · N.W. of Prices Corner · Structure no. 1147 270
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,340
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Faulkland RD/SR34 over Red Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faulkland RD/SR34 over Red Clay 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 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,354 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Faulkland RD/SR34 over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Faulkland RD/SR34 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Faulkland RD/SR34 over Red Clay Creek carry?
About 5,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Faulkland RD/SR34 over Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Faulkland RD/SR34 over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.