Frankford School R over Vines Creek
GoodSussex County, Delaware · Frankford · Structure no. 3442 092
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 626
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frankford School R over Vines Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Frankford School R over Vines Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frankford School R over Vines Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frankford School R over Vines Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Frankford School R over Vines Creek carry?
About 626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Frankford School R over Vines Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Frankford School R over Vines Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.