US Bridges

Fremont Road over County Drain #22

Poor

Branch County, Michigan · Quincy Twp Sec 19 · Structure no. 000000000001140

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Road over County Drain #22 is a wood or timber culvert carrying Fremont Road over County Drain #22 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFremont Road
CrossesCounty Drain #22
LocationQuincy Twp Sec 19
RouteCounty Highway 1275
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.93864, -84.93187
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2004)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County Drain #22 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont Road over County Drain #22 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 Fremont Road over County Drain #22 carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Road over County Drain #22?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Fremont Road over County Drain #22?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.