US Bridges

South Commerce RD over Hayes Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Commerce and Oakley · Structure no. 000000000012683

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,950
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Commerce RD over Hayes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Commerce RD over Hayes Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,340 by 2014. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Commerce RD
CrossesHayes Creek
LocationBet Commerce and Oakley
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.5909, -83.4811
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,950 (1994)
Projected traffic14,340 by 2014
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 South Commerce RD over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Commerce RD over Hayes 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does South Commerce RD over Hayes Creek carry?

About 11,950 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Commerce RD over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns South Commerce RD over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.