US Bridges

Mound RD over Bear Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of 11 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000006238

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97,045
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mound RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mound RD over Bear Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 97,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMound RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.4 MI N of 11 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.49668, -83.04602
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,045 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mound RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mound RD over Bear 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 Mound RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 97,045 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mound RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m).

Who owns Mound RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.