US Bridges

Fremont Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · Algansee Twp Sec 30 · Structure no. 000000000001138

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,207
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fremont Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain 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 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFremont Road
CrossesTallahassee Creek Drain
LocationAlgansee Twp Sec 30
RouteCounty Highway 1275
Coordinates41.83039, -84.93214
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2008)
Projected traffic1,473 by 2029
Trucks8%
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 Fremont Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain built?

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

What condition is Fremont 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 Fremont Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Road over Tallahassee Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.