US Bridges

Butler RD over Galloway Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.38 Miles W of Adams RD · Structure no. 000000000013163

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
887
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler RD over Galloway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Butler RD over Galloway Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2014. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesButler RD
CrossesGalloway Creek
Location0.38 Miles W of Adams RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.65958, -83.20059
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2008)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2014
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Butler RD over Galloway Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler RD over Galloway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Butler RD over Galloway Creek carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Butler RD over Galloway Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Butler RD over Galloway Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.