US Bridges

Parker RD over Mill Creek

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Scio Twp Sec 18 · Structure no. 000000000011028

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,867
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parker RD over Mill 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 2,867 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,178 by 2024. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesParker RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationScio Twp Sec 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.29995, -83.8985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,867 (2004)
Projected traffic5,178 by 2024
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Parker RD over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Parker RD over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Parker RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,867 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Parker RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Parker RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.