US Bridges

Parker Road over Doe Creek Drain

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 8-9 Ft Gratiot Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010164

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Road over Doe Creek Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Parker Road over Doe Creek Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2009. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParker Road
CrossesDoe Creek Drain
LocationSec. 8-9 Ft Gratiot Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06789, -82.47834
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (1989)
Projected traffic334 by 2009
Trucks4%
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 Parker Road over Doe Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Road over Doe Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Parker Road over Doe Creek Drain carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parker Road over Doe Creek Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Road over Doe Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.