US Bridges

Mccoy RD over Dragon Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · E. of Lums Pond · Structure no. 1319 407

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,102
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccoy RD over Dragon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mccoy RD over Dragon Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 2,102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,992 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMccoy RD
CrossesDragon Creek
LocationE. of Lums Pond
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.56539, -75.67077
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,102 (2023)
Projected traffic1,992 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Mccoy RD over Dragon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccoy RD over Dragon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mccoy RD over Dragon Creek carry?

About 2,102 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mccoy RD over Dragon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mccoy RD over Dragon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.