US Bridges

Whittaker Road over Paint Creek

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Augusta Twp Sec 9 & 10 · Structure no. 000000000011004

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whittaker Road over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whittaker Road over Paint Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,644 by 2027. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWhittaker Road
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationAugusta Twp Sec 9 & 10
RouteCounty Highway 8189
Coordinates42.14628, -83.60044
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2013)
Projected traffic7,644 by 2027
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Whittaker Road over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whittaker Road over Paint 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Whittaker Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Whittaker Road over Paint Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Whittaker Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.