Palms Road over Rattle Run Creek
FairPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 13-14 Columbus Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010155
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,024
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palms Road over Rattle Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palms Road over Rattle Run Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palms Road over Rattle Run Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Palms Road over Rattle Run 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Palms Road over Rattle Run Creek carry?
About 3,024 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Palms Road over Rattle Run Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Palms Road over Rattle Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.