US Bridges

Sharp Road over Culvers Creek

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI SW of US 206 · Structure no. 1900D14

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
574
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharp Road over Culvers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sharp Road over Culvers Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 76 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 574 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSharp Road
CrossesCulvers Creek
Location0.03 MI SW of US 206
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.14916, -74.76317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2023)
Projected traffic701 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sharp Road over Culvers Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Sharp Road over Culvers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Sharp Road over Culvers Creek carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sharp Road over Culvers Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Sharp Road over Culvers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.