US Bridges

Barnes Road over Squaw Creek Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 21-28 Rich Twp. · Structure no. 000000000012692

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Road over Squaw Creek Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Barnes Road over Squaw Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,074 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Road
CrossesSquaw Creek Drain
LocationSec. 21-28 Rich Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.26538, -83.30056
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2020)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2040
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 Barnes Road over Squaw Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Barnes Road over Squaw Creek Drain carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Barnes Road over Squaw Creek Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Barnes Road over Squaw Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.