US Bridges

Girard Road over Buell Drain #10

Good

Branch County, Michigan · Sherwood Twp Sec 13-24 · Structure no. 000000000001117

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girard Road over Buell Drain #10 is a concrete culvert carrying Girard Road over Buell Drain #10 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGirard Road
CrossesBuell Drain #10
LocationSherwood Twp Sec 13-24
RouteCounty Highway 1284
Coordinates42.0289, -85.1786
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2004)
Projected traffic640 by 2024
Trucks6%
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 Girard Road over Buell Drain #10 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Girard Road over Buell Drain #10 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Girard Road over Buell Drain #10 carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Girard Road over Buell Drain #10?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Girard Road over Buell Drain #10?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.