US Bridges

26 Mile Road over Deer Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 2.5MI W of Gratiot US-25 · Structure no. 000000000006218

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,617
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Mile Road over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 26 Mile Road over Deer Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 11,617 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,175 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries26 Mile Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.5MI W of Gratiot US-25
RouteCounty Highway 5060
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71836, -82.8478
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,617 (2011)
Projected traffic14,175 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 26 Mile Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 Mile Road over Deer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 26 Mile Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 11,617 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 26 Mile Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns 26 Mile Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.