US Bridges

Maxwell Road over Little Swan Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Sigler Road · Structure no. 000000000007310

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxwell Road over Little Swan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maxwell Road over Little Swan Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2022. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxwell Road
CrossesLittle Swan Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Sigler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.03444, -83.39887
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2002)
Projected traffic235 by 2022
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Maxwell Road over Little Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxwell Road over Little Swan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Maxwell Road over Little Swan Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maxwell Road over Little Swan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Maxwell Road over Little Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.