US Bridges

34 Mile Road over Highbank Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.9 MI East of Omo Road · Structure no. 000000000006392

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

34 Mile Road over Highbank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 34 Mile Road over Highbank Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries34 Mile Road
CrossesHighbank Creek
Location0.9 MI East of Omo Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.837, -82.83917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic135 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 34 Mile Road over Highbank Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34 Mile Road over Highbank 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 34 Mile Road over Highbank Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 34 Mile Road over Highbank Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns 34 Mile Road over Highbank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.