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M-14 (old) over Fellows Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Washtenaw Col · Structure no. 000000000011343

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,471
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-14 (old) over Fellows Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-14 (old) over Fellows Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,471 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,604 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-14 (old)
CrossesFellows Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Washtenaw Col
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34973, -83.54035
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,471 (2007)
Projected traffic28,604 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-14 (old) over Fellows Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-14 (old) over Fellows 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M-14 (old) over Fellows Creek carry?

About 19,471 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-14 (old) over Fellows Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns M-14 (old) over Fellows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.