US Bridges

Fleetwood Pond RD over Fleetwood Pond Spillway

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · East of Seaford · Structure no. 3249 484

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
454
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleetwood Pond RD over Fleetwood Pond Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Fleetwood Pond RD over Fleetwood Pond Spillway in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFleetwood Pond RD
CrossesFleetwood Pond Spillway
LocationEast of Seaford
RouteCounty Highway 484
Coordinates38.64443, -75.50916
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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2020)
Projected traffic564 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Fleetwood Pond RD over Fleetwood Pond Spillway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fleetwood Pond RD over Fleetwood Pond Spillway 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 2021.

How much traffic does Fleetwood Pond RD over Fleetwood Pond Spillway carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Fleetwood Pond RD over Fleetwood Pond Spillway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fleetwood Pond RD over Fleetwood Pond Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.