US Bridges

Enterprise Drive over Pawlowski Creek Drain

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.3 MI W of Aurelius RD · Structure no. 000000000013685

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,525
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Drive over Pawlowski Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Enterprise Drive over Pawlowski Creek Drain in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,525 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,329 by 2021. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEnterprise Drive
CrossesPawlowski Creek Drain
Location0.3 MI W of Aurelius RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.67375, -84.52797
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,525 (2009)
Projected traffic5,329 by 2021
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Enterprise Drive over Pawlowski Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise Drive over Pawlowski Creek Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Enterprise Drive over Pawlowski Creek Drain carry?

About 4,525 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise Drive over Pawlowski Creek Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Enterprise Drive over Pawlowski Creek Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.