US Bridges

Martinsville Road over Clark & Morey Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Sumpters/Arkona · Structure no. 000000000012295

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martinsville Road over Clark & Morey Drain is a steel culvert carrying Martinsville Road over Clark & Morey Drain 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 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2015. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMartinsville Road
CrossesClark & Morey Drain
LocationSumpters/Arkona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.09569, -83.45981
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (1995)
Projected traffic153 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 Clark & Morey Drain built?

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

What condition is Martinsville Road over Clark & Morey Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Martinsville Road over Clark & Morey Drain carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martinsville Road over Clark & Morey Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Martinsville Road over Clark & Morey Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.