US Bridges

Bailiff Road over Big Creek a Drain

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 0.3 MI W of Lentner · Structure no. 000000000000455

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailiff Road over Big Creek a Drain is a steel culvert carrying Bailiff Road over Big Creek a Drain in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 1977. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBailiff Road
CrossesBig Creek a Drain
Location0.3 MI W of Lentner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.06285, -83.7724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (1998)
Projected traffic5 by 1977
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bailiff Road over Big Creek a Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailiff Road over Big Creek a 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bailiff Road over Big Creek a Drain carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Bailiff Road over Big Creek a Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Bailiff Road over Big Creek a Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.