US Bridges

Mid-Bay CO Line RD over N Br Kawkawlin River

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 1 MI N of E Levely RD · Structure no. 000000000014292

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-Bay CO Line RD over N Br Kawkawlin River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mid-Bay CO Line RD over N Br Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMid-Bay CO Line RD
CrossesN Br Kawkawlin River
Location1 MI N of E Levely RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.8204, -84.1673
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mid-Bay CO Line RD over N Br Kawkawlin River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mid-Bay CO Line RD over N Br Kawkawlin River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mid-Bay CO Line RD over N Br Kawkawlin River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mid-Bay CO Line RD over N Br Kawkawlin River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Mid-Bay CO Line RD over N Br Kawkawlin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.