US Bridges

Van Horn Road over Smith Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Brownstown E/Arsenal · Structure no. 000000000012002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,920
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Horn Road over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Van Horn Road over Smith Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,210 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesVan Horn Road
CrossesSmith Creek
LocationBrownstown E/Arsenal
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.12358, -83.28398
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,920 (2017)
Projected traffic9,210 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Van Horn Road over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Horn Road over Smith 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Van Horn Road over Smith Creek carry?

About 8,920 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Van Horn Road over Smith Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Van Horn Road over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.