US Bridges

Wilder Road over Pine Creek Drain

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 11-12 Lapeer Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005390

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,415
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilder Road over Pine Creek Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Wilder Road over Pine Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

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

It carries about 3,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,167 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesWilder Road
CrossesPine Creek Drain
LocationSec. 11-12 Lapeer Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 4445
Coordinates43.04118, -83.2452
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,415 (2019)
Projected traffic4,167 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Wilder Road over Pine Creek Drain built?

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

What condition is Wilder Road over Pine Creek Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wilder Road over Pine Creek Drain carry?

About 3,415 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wilder Road over Pine Creek Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Wilder Road over Pine Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.