US Bridges

Geddes Road over Fowler Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton W/Barr · Structure no. 000000000012045

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,404
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geddes Road over Fowler Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Geddes Road over Fowler Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,215 by 2020. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

CarriesGeddes Road
CrossesFowler Drain
LocationCanton W/Barr
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.27706, -83.53877
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,404 (2000)
Projected traffic6,215 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Geddes Road over Fowler Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geddes Road over Fowler Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Geddes Road over Fowler Drain carry?

About 5,404 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Geddes Road over Fowler Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Geddes Road over Fowler Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.