US Bridges

Orion RD over Paint Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Snell and Collins Rds · Structure no. 000000000008155

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,437
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orion RD over Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Orion RD over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,437 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,363 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOrion RD
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationBet Snell and Collins Rds
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.73215, -83.16065
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,437 (2011)
Projected traffic11,363 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Orion RD over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orion RD 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 Orion RD over Paint Creek carry?

About 8,437 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Orion RD over Paint Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Orion RD over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.