FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PROSPECT CHURCH RD

Carrying PROSPECT CHURCH RD over BRIGHT-HAINES DITCH

S/E OF VERNON, Kent, Delaware

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PROSPECT CHURCH RD

The PROSPECT CHURCH RD bridge in Kent, Delaware carries PROSPECT CHURCH RD over BRIGHT-HAINES DITCH. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 790 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PROSPECT CHURCH RD compares

▲ 4.6
Load rating vs Delaware average (39.5 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Delaware bridges
192
Bridges in Kent · 3 in Poor condition
PROSPECT CHURCH RD 44.1 t
Delaware average 39.5 t

Live comparison across Delaware.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
790 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2114A114

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PROSPECT CHURCH RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PROSPECT CHURCH RD against other structures in Kent and across Delaware. Delaware bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PROSPECT CHURCH RD?

PROSPECT CHURCH RD in Kent, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PROSPECT CHURCH RD inspected?

PROSPECT CHURCH RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 790 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PROSPECT CHURCH RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PROSPECT CHURCH RD?

PROSPECT CHURCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PROSPECT CHURCH RD?

PROSPECT CHURCH RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PROSPECT CHURCH RD and does age affect safety?

PROSPECT CHURCH RD was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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