US Bridges

Mt Zion Church RD over Dirickson Creek

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · Johnson · Structure no. 3450 382

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,946
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Zion Church RD over Dirickson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Zion Church RD over Dirickson Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 4,946 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,246 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Zion Church RD
CrossesDirickson Creek
LocationJohnson
RouteCounty Highway 382
Coordinates38.47667, -75.13792
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,946 (2023)
Projected traffic8,246 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Zion Church RD over Dirickson Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Zion Church RD over Dirickson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Zion Church RD over Dirickson Creek carry?

About 4,946 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt Zion Church RD over Dirickson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Zion Church RD over Dirickson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.