US Bridges

Seymour Lake Road over Paint Creek

PoorPosted for load

Oakland County, Michigan · Bradon Twp Sec 26/35 · Structure no. 000000000013647

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,813
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seymour Lake Road over Paint Creek is a steel culvert carrying Seymour Lake Road over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,813 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSeymour Lake Road
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationBradon Twp Sec 26/35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.80922, -83.35364
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,813 (2024)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Seymour Lake Road over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seymour Lake Road over Paint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Seymour Lake Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 7,813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Seymour Lake Road over Paint Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Seymour Lake Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.