US Bridges

Merrill Road over Indian Creek Drain

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 19 Burlington Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005402

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrill Road over Indian Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Merrill Road over Indian Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMerrill Road
CrossesIndian Creek Drain
LocationSec. 19 Burlington Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.27084, -83.22776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2020)
Projected traffic181 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Merrill Road over Indian Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merrill Road over Indian 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 Merrill Road over Indian Creek Drain carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Merrill Road over Indian Creek Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Merrill Road over Indian Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.