US Bridges

Scott Land RD over Grays Branch

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Sussex County, Delaware · East of Laurel · Structure no. 3352 434

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Land RD over Grays Branch is a other culvert carrying Scott Land RD over Grays 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 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Land RD
CrossesGrays Branch
LocationEast of Laurel
RouteState Highway 434
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.57303, -75.437
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2020)
Projected traffic421 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Scott Land RD over Grays Branch built?

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

What condition is Scott Land RD over Grays 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Scott Land RD over Grays Branch carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Scott Land RD over Grays Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns Scott Land RD over Grays Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.