US Bridges

Darwin Road over Honey Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 25 Putnam Twp · Structure no. 000000000005889

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darwin Road over Honey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Darwin Road over Honey Creek in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 729 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 1977. 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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CarriesDarwin Road
CrossesHoney Creek
LocationSec 25 Putnam Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.44281, -83.92494
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2013)
Projected traffic152 by 1977
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 Darwin Road over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darwin Road over Honey Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Darwin Road over Honey Creek carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Darwin Road over Honey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Darwin Road over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.