US Bridges

Mueller RD over Brown Drain

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Orion Twp Sec 29 · Structure no. 000000000014272

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mueller RD over Brown Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Mueller RD over Brown Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMueller RD
CrossesBrown Drain
LocationOrion Twp Sec 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.725, -83.29926
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mueller RD over Brown Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mueller RD over Brown 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mueller RD over Brown Drain carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mueller RD over Brown Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Mueller RD over Brown Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.