Palms Road over Unnamed Creek
PoorSt. Clair County, Michigan · SEC.25-26 Wales Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010244
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 187
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palms Road over Unnamed Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Palms Road over Unnamed Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2014. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palms Road over Unnamed Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Palms Road over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 187 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Palms Road over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Palms Road over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.