US Bridges

Gorman RD over Stoney Creek

Poor

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.07 MI W of Sand Crk HWY · Structure no. 000000000013283

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorman RD over Stoney Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gorman RD over Stoney Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGorman RD
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.07 MI W of Sand Crk HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.8224, -84.11782
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2006)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2026
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gorman RD over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gorman RD over Stoney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Gorman RD over Stoney Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gorman RD over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Gorman RD over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.