Litchfield Road over Soap Creek Drain #15
PoorPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · Butler Twp Sec 12-13 · Structure no. 000000000001121
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Litchfield Road over Soap Creek Drain #15 is a steel culvert carrying Litchfield Road over Soap Creek Drain #15 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Litchfield Road over Soap Creek Drain #15 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Litchfield Road over Soap Creek Drain #15 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Litchfield Road over Soap Creek Drain #15 carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Litchfield Road over Soap Creek Drain #15?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Litchfield Road over Soap Creek Drain #15?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.