US Bridges

I-696 over Pebble Creek

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Oakland County, Michigan · E of Inkster RD · Structure no. 000000000013002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158,700
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 over Pebble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-696 over Pebble Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,044 by 2018. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-696
CrossesPebble Creek
LocationE of Inkster RD
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49086, -83.31691
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,700 (2007)
Projected traffic180,044 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-696 over Pebble Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-696 over Pebble 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-696 over Pebble Creek carry?

About 158,700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-696 over Pebble Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns I-696 over Pebble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.