US Bridges

Bingham Road over Franklin Branch

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of 13 MI RD · Structure no. 000000000008226

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
556
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingham Road over Franklin Branch is a steel culvert carrying Bingham Road over Franklin Branch in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2010. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBingham Road
CrossesFranklin Branch
Location0.3 MI N of 13 MI RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.51987, -83.28105
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (1986)
Projected traffic556 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bingham Road over Franklin Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bingham Road over Franklin Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bingham Road over Franklin Branch carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bingham Road over Franklin Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Bingham Road over Franklin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.