US Bridges

M-86 over Matteson Creek

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Branch County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W Matteson Lk RD · Structure no. 000000000001100

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-86 over Matteson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-86 over Matteson Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-86
CrossesMatteson Creek
Location0.2 MI W Matteson Lk RD
RouteState Highway 86
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.94123, -85.1967
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2010)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2030
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-86 over Matteson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-86 over Matteson Creek 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 M-86 over Matteson Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M-86 over Matteson Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns M-86 over Matteson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.