US Bridges

Goodells Road over Moore Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 10-11 Wales Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010243

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodells Road over Moore Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Goodells Road over Moore Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGoodells Road
CrossesMoore Creek
LocationSec. 10-11 Wales Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96571, -82.66433
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2018)
Projected traffic146 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodells Road over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodells Road over Moore 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Goodells Road over Moore Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Goodells Road over Moore Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns Goodells Road over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.