US Bridges

Prevo Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 1000 Ft West of M-13 · Structure no. 000000000000687

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prevo Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Prevo Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2020. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPrevo Road
CrossesFraser-Garfield Drain
Location1000 Ft West of M-13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.76762, -83.97844
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2000)
Projected traffic805 by 2020
Trucks7%
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 Prevo Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prevo Road over Fraser-Garfield 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Prevo Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Prevo Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Prevo Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.