KILLENS POND RD
Carrying KILLENS POND RD over BROWNS BRANCH
N. OF MELVINS CROSSROADS, Kent, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KILLENS POND RD
The KILLENS POND RD bridge in Kent, Delaware carries KILLENS POND RD over BROWNS BRANCH. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,605 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KILLENS POND RD compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2021
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.7 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,605 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2384C384
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KILLENS POND 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 KILLENS POND 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 KILLENS POND RD?
KILLENS POND RD in Kent, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KILLENS POND RD inspected?
KILLENS POND 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 1,605 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KILLENS POND 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 KILLENS POND RD?
KILLENS POND RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KILLENS POND RD?
KILLENS POND RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is KILLENS POND RD and does age affect safety?
KILLENS POND RD was built in 2021, making it 5 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.
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