Palms Road over Smiths Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 25-26 Wales Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010245
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palms Road over Smiths Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palms Road over Smiths Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2014. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Smiths Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palms Road over Smiths 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 Smiths Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Palms Road over Smiths Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Palms Road over Smiths Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.