US Bridges

Powell Road over East Pond Creek

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 200 Ft North of 32 Mile · Structure no. 000000000006388

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,560
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Road over East Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying Powell Road over East Pond Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,113 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPowell Road
CrossesEast Pond Creek
Location200 Ft North of 32 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 5027
Coordinates42.80441, -82.9801
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2009)
Projected traffic9,113 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Powell Road over East Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Powell Road over East Pond Creek 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 Powell Road over East Pond Creek carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Powell Road over East Pond Creek?

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

Who owns Powell Road over East Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.