US Bridges

Warren Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · Ovid Twp Sec 24 25 · Structure no. 000000000001107

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Warren Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2024. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Road
CrossesTallahassee Creek Drain
LocationOvid Twp Sec 24 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.84006, -84.94513
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2002)
Projected traffic415 by 2024
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warren Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Warren Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Warren Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Warren Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.