US Bridges

Ridge Road over Fellows Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton N/Ford · Structure no. 000000000012254

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,139
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Fellows Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Road over Fellows Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 47 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesFellows Creek
LocationCanton N/Ford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.32646, -83.5274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2019)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ridge Road over Fellows Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ridge Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Fellows Creek carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Fellows Creek?

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

Who owns Ridge Road over Fellows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.