US Bridges

Martinsville Road over Big Swan Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Sumpter N/Judd · Structure no. 000000000012291

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,635
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martinsville Road over Big Swan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Martinsville Road over Big Swan Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 2,635 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2015. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMartinsville Road
CrossesBig Swan Creek
LocationSumpter N/Judd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.14919, -83.46107
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,635 (1995)
Projected traffic650 by 2015
Trucks1%
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 Martinsville Road over Big Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martinsville Road over Big Swan 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Martinsville Road over Big Swan Creek carry?

About 2,635 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martinsville Road over Big Swan Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Martinsville Road over Big Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.