US Bridges

Stapleton Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 31 Kenockee Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010196

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stapleton Road over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stapleton Road over Unnamed Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2019. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStapleton Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec. 31 Kenockee Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.99164, -82.74555
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2009)
Projected traffic198 by 2019
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 Stapleton Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stapleton Road over Unnamed Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stapleton Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Stapleton Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Stapleton Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.