US Bridges

US 206 over Clarks Creek

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Atlantic County, New Jersey · 5.03 MI N of NJ30 · Structure no. 0118154

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,911
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Clarks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 206 over Clarks Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,911 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,093 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesClarks Creek
Location5.03 MI N of NJ30
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.71166, -74.74371
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,911 (2023)
Projected traffic12,093 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Clarks 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 9,911 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.