US-10 over Culver Drain
FairBay County, Michigan · 2.0 MI E of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000000652
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,474
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-10 over Culver Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying US-10 over Culver Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 33,474 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,748 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-10 over Culver Drain built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-10 over Culver 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 US-10 over Culver Drain carry?
About 33,474 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-10 over Culver Drain?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns US-10 over Culver Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.