US Bridges

Avalon Road over Private Channel

PoorPosted for load

Bay County, Michigan · 200 Ft N of Rashott RD · Structure no. 000000000000744

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avalon Road over Private Channel is a steel culvert carrying Avalon Road over Private Channel in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2020. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAvalon Road
CrossesPrivate Channel
Location200 Ft N of Rashott RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.90399, -83.91219
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6.4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2000)
Projected traffic146 by 2020
Trucks1%
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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avalon Road over Private Channel built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avalon Road over Private Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Avalon Road over Private Channel carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avalon Road over Private Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Avalon Road over Private Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.