Rome Road over Fitts Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.25 MI East of Keil HWY · Structure no. 000000000005574
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,003
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rome Road over Fitts Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Rome Road over Fitts Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rome Road over Fitts Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rome Road over Fitts Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Rome Road over Fitts Creek carry?
About 1,003 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rome Road over Fitts Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rome Road over Fitts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.