US Bridges

Drake Road over Minnow Pond Drain

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.35 MI N of 13 Mile Road · Structure no. 000000000013932

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,550
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drake Road over Minnow Pond Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Drake Road over Minnow Pond Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDrake Road
CrossesMinnow Pond Drain
Location0.35 MI N of 13 Mile Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.51769, -83.39883
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2016)
Projected traffic10,550 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Drake Road over Minnow Pond Drain built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drake Road over Minnow Pond Drain 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 Drake Road over Minnow Pond Drain carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Drake Road over Minnow Pond Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Drake Road over Minnow Pond Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.