Five Mile Road over Smith Drain
FairWayne County, Michigan · Redford W/Telegraph · Structure no. 000000000012078
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,861
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Five Mile Road over Smith Drain is a steel culvert carrying Five Mile Road over Smith Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 19,861 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,334 by 2015. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Five Mile Road over Smith Drain built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Five Mile Road over Smith Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Five Mile Road over Smith Drain carry?
About 19,861 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Five Mile Road over Smith Drain?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Five Mile Road over Smith Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.