US Bridges

Mackinaw RD over Whitefeather Drain

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 600 Ft S Whitefeather RD · Structure no. 000000000000709

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mackinaw RD over Whitefeather Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Mackinaw RD over Whitefeather Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMackinaw RD
CrossesWhitefeather Drain
Location600 Ft S Whitefeather RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.89499, -83.98589
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2000)
Projected traffic438 by 2020
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mackinaw RD over Whitefeather Drain built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mackinaw RD over Whitefeather 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mackinaw RD over Whitefeather Drain carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mackinaw RD over Whitefeather Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Mackinaw RD over Whitefeather Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.