US Bridges

12 Mile Road over Minnow Pond Drain

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Farmington Hills TWP10/13 · Structure no. 000000000013645

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,074
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12 Mile Road over Minnow Pond Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 12 Mile Road over Minnow Pond Drain 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 16,074 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,334 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries12 Mile Road
CrossesMinnow Pond Drain
LocationFarmington Hills TWP10/13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.49861, -83.37306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic16,074 (2010)
Projected traffic26,334 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 12 Mile Road over Minnow Pond Drain built?

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

What condition is 12 Mile Road over Minnow Pond Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 12 Mile Road over Minnow Pond Drain carry?

About 16,074 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 12 Mile Road over Minnow Pond Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns 12 Mile Road over Minnow Pond Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.