US Bridges

Palmer Road over Fellows Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton E/Lotz · Structure no. 000000000012262

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,342
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Road over Fellows Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Palmer Road over Fellows Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2015. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPalmer Road
CrossesFellows Creek
LocationCanton E/Lotz
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.29413, -83.43605
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,342 (1997)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Palmer Road over Fellows Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Palmer Road over Fellows Creek carry?

About 7,342 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Road over Fellows Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Palmer Road over Fellows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.