US Bridges

27 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 100 Ft E of Romeo Plank · Structure no. 000000000006363

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain is a steel culvert carrying 27 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries27 Mile Road
CrossesHealy Brook Drain
Location100 Ft E of Romeo Plank
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.7309, -82.95792
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
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 traffic220 (2009)
Projected traffic397 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 27 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27 Mile Road 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 27 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 27 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain?

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

Who owns 27 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.