US Bridges

Allen Drive over Barnard Drain

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Maple Road · Structure no. 000000000008311

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Drive over Barnard Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Allen Drive over Barnard Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2010. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAllen Drive
CrossesBarnard Drain
Location0.2 MI S of Maple Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.54574, -83.12486
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (1997)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2010
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Allen Drive over Barnard Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Drive over Barnard Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Allen Drive over Barnard Drain carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Allen Drive over Barnard Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Allen Drive over Barnard Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.