US Bridges

Tienken Road over Paint Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Livernois and Rochest · Structure no. 000000000008189

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,921
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tienken Road over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tienken Road over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 23,921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,218 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTienken Road
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationBet Livernois and Rochest
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.69539, -83.14659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,921 (2005)
Projected traffic32,218 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Tienken Road over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tienken 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 Tienken Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 23,921 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tienken Road over Paint Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Tienken Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.