US Bridges

Hickory Leaf RD over North Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000008302

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
934
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Leaf RD over North Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hickory Leaf RD over North Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 100 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 934 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2013. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHickory Leaf RD
CrossesNorth Creek
LocationIn Southfield
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.5086, -83.23602
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2011)
Projected traffic962 by 2013
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Leaf RD over North Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Hickory Leaf RD over North 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Leaf RD over North Creek carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Leaf RD over North Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Leaf RD over North Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.