US Bridges

Korte Ave over Fox Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Between Alter and Ashland · Structure no. 000000000012426

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,536
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korte Ave over Fox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Korte Ave over Fox Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,536 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,765 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKorte Ave
CrossesFox Creek
LocationBetween Alter and Ashland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36486, -82.93312
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,536 (2005)
Projected traffic2,765 by 2025
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$426,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Korte Ave over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Korte Ave over Fox 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Korte Ave over Fox Creek carry?

About 1,536 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Korte Ave over Fox Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns Korte Ave over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.