US Bridges

Smith Road over Halfway Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · .02 MI E of Douglas Road · Structure no. 000000000012658

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,220
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over Halfway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Road over Halfway Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,451 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Road
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location.02 MI E of Douglas Road
RouteCounty Highway 2061
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.73527, -83.60541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,220 (2016)
Projected traffic9,451 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Smith Road over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road over Halfway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Road over Halfway Creek carry?

About 8,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Smith Road over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.