US Bridges

Biles Road over S. Br. Mill Creek Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 5 Mussey Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010219

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biles Road over S. Br. Mill Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Biles Road over S. Br. Mill Creek Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBiles Road
CrossesS. Br. Mill Creek Drain
LocationSec. 5 Mussey Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06323, -82.95488
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Biles Road over S. Br. Mill Creek Drain built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biles Road over S. Br. Mill Creek Drain 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 Biles Road over S. Br. Mill Creek Drain carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Biles Road over S. Br. Mill Creek Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).

Who owns Biles Road over S. Br. Mill Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.