US Bridges

Wooten RD over Trussum Pond Spillway

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · S/E of Laurel · Structure no. 3349 072

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,299
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wooten RD over Trussum Pond Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Wooten RD over Trussum Pond Spillway in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,299 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWooten RD
CrossesTrussum Pond Spillway
LocationS/E of Laurel
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.52578, -75.5118
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,299 (2022)
Projected traffic934 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wooten RD over Trussum Pond Spillway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wooten RD over Trussum 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wooten RD over Trussum Pond Spillway carry?

About 1,299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Wooten RD over Trussum Pond Spillway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wooten RD over Trussum Pond Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.