US Bridges

Denton Road over Fowler Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton N/Geddes · Structure no. 000000000012270

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton Road over Fowler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Denton Road over Fowler Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2015. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesDenton Road
CrossesFowler Creek
LocationCanton N/Geddes
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.28029, -83.52498
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (1997)
Projected traffic401 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 Denton Road over Fowler Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton Road over Fowler 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Denton Road over Fowler Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Denton Road over Fowler Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Denton Road over Fowler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.