US Bridges

Hunters Cove RD over West Branch

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · East of Greenwood · Structure no. 3121 602

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunters Cove RD over West Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hunters Cove RD over West Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1962, 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 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHunters Cove RD
CrossesWest Branch
LocationEast of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.78446, -75.51572
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 inspectionAugust 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
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2023)
Projected traffic533 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hunters Cove RD over West Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunters Cove RD over West 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hunters Cove RD over West Branch carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Hunters Cove RD over West Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hunters Cove RD over West Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.