US Bridges

Granville RD over Pike Creek

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · West of Mermaid · Structure no. 1202 298

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granville RD over Pike Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Granville RD over Pike Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 994 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGranville RD
CrossesPike Creek
LocationWest of Mermaid
RouteCounty Highway 298
Coordinates39.7405, -75.71169
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2023)
Projected traffic994 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Granville RD over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granville RD over Pike Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Granville RD over Pike Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Granville RD over Pike Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Granville RD over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.