US Bridges

Merwin Road over Farmers Creek

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 26 Elba Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005418

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merwin Road over Farmers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Merwin Road over Farmers Creek in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMerwin Road
CrossesFarmers Creek
LocationSec. 26 Elba Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.99174, -83.36746
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2018)
Projected traffic275 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Merwin Road over Farmers Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merwin Road over Farmers Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Merwin Road over Farmers Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Merwin Road over Farmers Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Merwin Road over Farmers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.