US Bridges

Dartmouth Road over Paint Creek

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Sect 35/36 Brandon Twp · Structure no. 000000000013815

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dartmouth Road over Paint Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dartmouth Road over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesDartmouth Road
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationSect 35/36 Brandon Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.80617, -83.35339
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2012)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Dartmouth Road over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dartmouth Road over Paint Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dartmouth Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.