US Bridges

Lilley Road over Fellows Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton N/Cherry Hill · Structure no. 000000000012256

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,675
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilley Road over Fellows Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lilley Road over Fellows Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,344 by 2015. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLilley Road
CrossesFellows Creek
LocationCanton N/Cherry Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.31372, -83.45822
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,675 (1996)
Projected traffic17,344 by 2015
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 Lilley Road over Fellows Creek built?

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

What condition is Lilley Road over Fellows Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lilley Road over Fellows Creek carry?

About 15,675 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lilley Road over Fellows Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lilley Road over Fellows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.