US Bridges

SR 9 over St. Georges Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N. of Port Penn · Structure no. 1386 002

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over St. Georges Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over St. Georges Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,135 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesSt. Georges Creek
LocationN. of Port Penn
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.54038, -75.57935
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,135 (2022)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR 9 over St. Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over St. Georges 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over St. Georges Creek carry?

About 2,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over St. Georges Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over St. Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.