US Bridges

Murphy Lake Road over Squaw Creek Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 9-16 Rich Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005471

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Lake Road over Squaw Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Murphy Lake Road over Squaw Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Lake Road
CrossesSquaw Creek Drain
LocationSec. 9-16 Rich Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.29443, -83.30051
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic207 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 Murphy Lake Road over Squaw Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Lake Road over Squaw 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 Murphy Lake Road over Squaw Creek Drain carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Murphy Lake Road over Squaw Creek Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Murphy Lake Road over Squaw Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.