US Bridges

Sheldon Road over Fellows Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton S/Ford · Structure no. 000000000012258

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,381
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheldon Road over Fellows Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sheldon Road over Fellows Creek 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 2,381 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,857 by 2015. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheldon Road
CrossesFellows Creek
LocationCanton S/Ford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.31946, -83.47802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,381 (1994)
Projected traffic2,857 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sheldon Road over Fellows Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheldon Road over Fellows Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sheldon Road over Fellows Creek carry?

About 2,381 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sheldon Road over Fellows Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Sheldon Road over Fellows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.