US Bridges

Woodyard RD over White Marsh Branch

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · NE of Greenwood · Structure no. 3102 612

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodyard RD over White Marsh Branch is a steel culvert carrying Woodyard RD over White Marsh Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWoodyard RD
CrossesWhite Marsh Branch
LocationNE of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates38.82711, -75.58068
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2022)
Projected traffic788 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Woodyard RD over White Marsh Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodyard RD over White Marsh Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Woodyard RD over White Marsh Branch carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Woodyard RD over White Marsh Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Woodyard RD over White Marsh Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.