US Bridges

Wilder Road over South Br. Flint River

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 1 Metamora Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005450

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilder Road over South Br. Flint River is a concrete culvert carrying Wilder Road over South Br. Flint River in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 201 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWilder Road
CrossesSouth Br. Flint River
LocationSec. 1 Metamora Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.96296, -83.2405
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic201 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 South Br. Flint River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilder Road over South Br. Flint River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wilder Road over South Br. Flint River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wilder Road over South Br. Flint River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Wilder Road over South Br. Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.