Snow Prairie Road over South Br Swan Creek
FairBranch County, Michigan · Bethel Twp Sec 3-4 · Structure no. 000000000001129
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 471
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snow Prairie Road over South Br Swan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Snow Prairie Road over South Br Swan Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snow Prairie Road over South Br Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Snow Prairie Road over South Br Swan Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Snow Prairie Road over South Br Swan Creek carry?
About 471 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Snow Prairie Road over South Br Swan Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Snow Prairie Road over South Br Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.