US Bridges

Signature Blvd over Drum Creek

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · Southwest of Fenwick · Structure no. 3490 394A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Signature Blvd over Drum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Signature Blvd over Drum Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSignature Blvd
CrossesDrum Creek
LocationSouthwest of Fenwick
RouteState Highway 394A
Coordinates38.46103, -75.11504
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2020)
Projected traffic217 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Signature Blvd over Drum Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Signature Blvd over Drum 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 2021.

How much traffic does Signature Blvd over Drum Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Signature Blvd over Drum Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Signature Blvd over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.