US Bridges

Roods Lake Road over Plum Creek Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 27 Mayfield Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005443

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roods Lake Road over Plum Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Roods Lake Road over Plum Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 695 vehicles a day, projected to reach 848 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoods Lake Road
CrossesPlum Creek Drain
LocationSec. 27 Mayfield Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.0856, -83.27763
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2019)
Projected traffic848 by 2039
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 Roods Lake Road over Plum Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roods Lake Road over Plum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Roods Lake Road over Plum Creek Drain carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Roods Lake Road over Plum Creek Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Roods Lake Road over Plum Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.