US Bridges

Robinsonville RD over Love Creek

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · South of Nassua · Structure no. 3713 277

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,492
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinsonville RD over Love Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Robinsonville RD over Love Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,492 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,458 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRobinsonville RD
CrossesLove Creek
LocationSouth of Nassua
RouteCounty Highway 277
Coordinates38.71768, -75.18689
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,492 (2021)
Projected traffic5,458 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$242,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinsonville RD over Love Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinsonville RD over Love 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Robinsonville RD over Love Creek carry?

About 5,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Robinsonville RD over Love Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Robinsonville RD over Love Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.