US Bridges

Cherry Street over Farnum Drain

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · 150 Ft S of Teeds ST · Structure no. 000000000013665

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Street over Farnum Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Street over Farnum Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesCherry Street
CrossesFarnum Drain
Location150 Ft S of Teeds ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.91747, -83.04728
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2011)
Projected traffic12 by 2031
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cherry Street over Farnum Drain built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Street over Farnum Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Street over Farnum Drain carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Street over Farnum Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Cherry Street over Farnum Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.