DETROIT -- Wayne County has the worst roads in Michigan with over 1,800 miles of roads in poor condition, according to the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association.

While Wayne takes first place, MITA said Oakland County isn't far behind with 1,292 miles of road in poor condition, followed by Genesee County with 1,216, Washtenaw with 977 and Calhoun with 932.

MITA released the findings of the Michigan Asset Management Council's Annual Report Monday.

The report also studied Michigan municipalities' roads and gave Detroit a failing grade with 586 miles or 20 percent of the roads in poor condition. Out of nearly 1,800 municipalities rated, the following cities fell in the top 100 list of worst roads: Livonia came in second with 143 miles of poor road conditions; Dearborn with 99 miles; Romulus with 90, Westland with 80, Canton Township with 71, Van Buren Township with 61; Dearborn Heights with 56; Brownstown Township with 55; Taylor with 52; Sumpter Township with 47 and Redford Township with 44.

MITA Vice President Mike Nystrom said the roads continue to deteriorate because of the funding for local roads continue to plummet.

Over the course of a year, the percentage of roads in poor conditions increased from 25 percent in 2007 to 32 percent in 2008.

"Our legislative leaders need to stop 'watching' the funding problem evolve into a crisis and take appropriate action to correct it," said Nystrom.

The MITA said more than 17,000 miles of Michigan roads are not eligible for road federal aid.

Federal aid roads are those eligible for at least some federal dollars in addition to state dollars. They are often considered the best maintained roads because of their high traffic volumes.

Oceana County has the greatest percentage of federal aid roads in poor condition, with two thirds of the roads in need of repair.

Roads that are considered "poor" require a compete structural overhaul, which usually costs four to five times as much as the cost of the routine maintenance.

The MTT has set up a hotline for Michigan residents to voice their concerns. Call 88-719-3087 and simply enter your zip code to be connected.