Handy RD over Houston Branch
GoodSussex County, Delaware · West of Bridgeville · Structure no. 3122 567A
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Handy RD over Houston Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Handy RD over Houston Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Handy RD over Houston Branch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Handy RD over Houston Branch 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does Handy RD over Houston Branch carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Handy RD over Houston Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Handy RD over Houston Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.