Gunn over Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadOakland County, Michigan · Bet Adams and Orion · Structure no. 000000000008207
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gunn over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gunn over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gunn over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gunn over Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Gunn over Paint Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Gunn over Paint Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Gunn over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.