US Bridges

Rum Bridge Rd. over Mccolleys Branch

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · West of Georgetown · Structure no. 3653 484

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rum Bridge Rd. over Mccolleys Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rum Bridge Rd. over Mccolleys Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRum Bridge Rd.
CrossesMccolleys Branch
LocationWest of Georgetown
RouteCounty Highway 484
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.68858, -75.47616
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2020)
Projected traffic564 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$361,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rum Bridge Rd. over Mccolleys Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rum Bridge Rd. over Mccolleys 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Rum Bridge Rd. over Mccolleys Branch carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rum Bridge Rd. over Mccolleys Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Rum Bridge Rd. over Mccolleys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.