US Bridges

Textile Road over Paint Creek

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Ypsilanti Twp Sec 21 · Structure no. 000000000010970

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,252
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Textile Road over Paint Creek is a concrete slab carrying Textile Road over Paint Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,252 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,097 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTextile Road
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationYpsilanti Twp Sec 21
RouteCounty Highway 2006
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.20177, -83.61247
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,252 (2006)
Projected traffic13,097 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Textile Road over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Textile Road over Paint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Textile Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 7,252 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Textile Road over Paint Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Textile Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.