US Bridges

John R over Barnard Drain

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Fourteen and Maple · Structure no. 000000000008157

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,632
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John R over Barnard Drain is a concrete culvert carrying John R over Barnard Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 33,632 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,630 by 2014. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJohn R
CrossesBarnard Drain
LocationBet Fourteen and Maple
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.54544, -83.10753
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,632 (1994)
Projected traffic38,630 by 2014
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 John R over Barnard Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is John R over Barnard Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does John R over Barnard Drain carry?

About 33,632 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is John R over Barnard Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns John R over Barnard Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.