US Bridges

Cart Branch Rd. over Cart Branch

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · South of Greenwood · Structure no. 3143 583A

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cart Branch Rd. over Cart Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cart Branch Rd. over Cart Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCart Branch Rd.
CrossesCart Branch
LocationSouth of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 583A
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.79515, -75.59054
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cart Branch Rd. over Cart Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cart Branch Rd. over Cart 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cart Branch Rd. over Cart Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Cart Branch Rd. over Cart Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cart Branch Rd. over Cart Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.