US Bridges

Kaiser Tower Road over Tebo Drain

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 100 Ft N of Coggins RD · Structure no. 000000000000690

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaiser Tower Road over Tebo Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Kaiser Tower Road over Tebo Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2020. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKaiser Tower Road
CrossesTebo Drain
Location100 Ft N of Coggins RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.80197, -83.96236
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2000)
Projected traffic325 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kaiser Tower Road over Tebo Drain built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaiser Tower Road over Tebo Drain 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 Kaiser Tower Road over Tebo Drain carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Kaiser Tower Road over Tebo Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Kaiser Tower Road over Tebo Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.