US Bridges

Ten Hill Road over Franklin Subwatershd Drn

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · W Bloomfield Twp Sec 36 · Structure no. 000000000014276

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ten Hill Road over Franklin Subwatershd Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Ten Hill Road over Franklin Subwatershd Drn in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTen Hill Road
CrossesFranklin Subwatershd Drn
LocationW Bloomfield Twp Sec 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.5344, -83.3321
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Ten Hill Road over Franklin Subwatershd Drn built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ten Hill Road over Franklin Subwatershd Drn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ten Hill Road over Franklin Subwatershd Drn carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ten Hill Road over Franklin Subwatershd Drn?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ten Hill Road over Franklin Subwatershd Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.