US Bridges

Adams Road over Paint Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · South of Orion · Structure no. 000000000008152

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,495
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Road over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Road over Paint Creek in Oakland 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 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 7,495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2010. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAdams Road
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationSouth of Orion
RouteCounty Highway 6381
Coordinates42.75059, -83.19728
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,495 (1991)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Adams Road over Paint Creek built?

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

What condition is Adams Road over Paint 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 7,495 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Adams Road over Paint Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.