US Bridges

Lilley Road over Willow Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · North of Ford RD(M-153) · Structure no. 000000000013239

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,472
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilley Road over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lilley Road over Willow Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 14,472 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,643 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLilley Road
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationNorth of Ford RD(M-153)
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.32632, -83.45879
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,472 (2005)
Projected traffic16,643 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lilley Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilley Road over Willow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lilley Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 14,472 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Lilley Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Lilley Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.