US Bridges

Dutton RD over Paint Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · West of Livernois · Structure no. 000000000008194

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,939
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutton RD over Paint Creek is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Dutton RD over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,365 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDutton RD
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationWest of Livernois
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71108, -83.15751
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2023)
Projected traffic2,365 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutton RD over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutton 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dutton RD over Paint Creek carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dutton RD over Paint Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Dutton RD over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.