US Bridges

Newman Road over Paint Creek

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Stanton and Indianwd · Structure no. 000000000012685

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
677
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newman Road over Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newman Road over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2016. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNewman Road
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationBet Stanton and Indianwd
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.79615, -83.29147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
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 traffic677 (1989)
Projected traffic812 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Newman Road over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newman Road over Paint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Newman Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newman Road over Paint Creek?

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

Who owns Newman Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.