US Bridges

25 Mile Road over Deer Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 25 Mile RD and Fairchild · Structure no. 000000000006358

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25 Mile Road over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 25 Mile Road over Deer Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries25 Mile Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location25 Mile RD and Fairchild
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.70333, -82.86375
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2008)
Projected traffic524 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 25 Mile Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 25 Mile Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 25 Mile Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns 25 Mile Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.