Barksdale RD over Christina Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · West of Newark · Structure no. 1280 360
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,410
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barksdale RD over Christina Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barksdale RD over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 63 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,228 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barksdale RD over Christina Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Barksdale RD over Christina 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 Barksdale RD over Christina Creek carry?
About 4,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Barksdale RD over Christina Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Barksdale RD over Christina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.