US Bridges

Bellman Road over Middle Branch Clinton R

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Earl Mem HWY · Structure no. 000000000006402

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellman Road over Middle Branch Clinton R is a steel culvert carrying Bellman Road over Middle Branch Clinton R in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2017. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesBellman Road
CrossesMiddle Branch Clinton R
Location0.3 MI E of Earl Mem HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.70371, -83.02908
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (1997)
Projected traffic218 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Bellman Road over Middle Branch Clinton R built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellman Road over Middle Branch Clinton R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bellman Road over Middle Branch Clinton R carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bellman Road over Middle Branch Clinton R?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Bellman Road over Middle Branch Clinton R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.