US Bridges

26 Mile Road over Branch of Kirkham Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.7 MI E of New Haven RD · Structure no. 000000000006221

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,465
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Mile Road over Branch of Kirkham Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 26 Mile Road over Branch of Kirkham Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,465 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries26 Mile Road
CrossesBranch of Kirkham Drain
Location1.7 MI E of New Haven RD
RouteCounty Highway 5060
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72012, -82.75947
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,465 (2010)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Branch of Kirkham Drain built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 Mile Road over Branch of Kirkham 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 26 Mile Road over Branch of Kirkham Drain carry?

About 10,465 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 26 Mile Road over Branch of Kirkham Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns 26 Mile Road over Branch of Kirkham Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.