US Bridges

Perry ST over Paint Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · S of Flint ST · Structure no. 000000000008240

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,506
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry ST over Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Perry ST over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,700 by 1991. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPerry ST
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationS of Flint ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.78367, -83.2335
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,506 (1997)
Projected traffic2,700 by 1991
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry ST over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Perry ST over Paint Creek carry?

About 3,506 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Perry ST over Paint Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Perry ST over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.