US Bridges

Romeo Plank RD over Healy Brook Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.6MI North of 26 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000006261

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,010
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romeo Plank RD over Healy Brook Drain is a steel culvert carrying Romeo Plank RD over Healy Brook Drain in Macomb 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,660 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRomeo Plank RD
CrossesHealy Brook Drain
Location0.6MI North of 26 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 5037
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72513, -82.95986
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,010 (2008)
Projected traffic12,660 by 2028
Trucks3%
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 Romeo Plank RD over Healy Brook Drain built?

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

What condition is Romeo Plank RD over Healy Brook Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Romeo Plank RD over Healy Brook Drain carry?

About 7,010 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Romeo Plank RD over Healy Brook Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Romeo Plank RD over Healy Brook Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.