US Bridges

Pearl Drive over Secord Lake Outlet

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Dequindre RD · Structure no. 000000000006310

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl Drive over Secord Lake Outlet is a steel culvert carrying Pearl Drive over Secord Lake Outlet in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2017. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPearl Drive
CrossesSecord Lake Outlet
Location0.1 MI E of Dequindre RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86576, -83.09866
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (1997)
Projected traffic154 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pearl Drive over Secord Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl Drive over Secord Lake Outlet 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pearl Drive over Secord Lake Outlet carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Pearl Drive over Secord Lake Outlet?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Pearl Drive over Secord Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.