US Bridges

Tuckers RD over Toms Dam Branch

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · SE of Greenwood · Structure no. 3140 597

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuckers RD over Toms Dam Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tuckers RD over Toms Dam Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTuckers RD
CrossesToms Dam Branch
LocationSE of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 597
Coordinates38.776, -75.55299
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2021)
Projected traffic196 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuckers RD over Toms Dam Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuckers RD over Toms Dam 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Tuckers RD over Toms Dam Branch carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Tuckers RD over Toms Dam Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckers RD over Toms Dam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.