Log Road over South Br Swan Creek
PoorPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · Bethel Twp Sec 8 · Structure no. 000000000001149
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Log Road over South Br Swan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Log Road over South Br Swan Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2024. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Log Road over South Br Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Log Road over South Br Swan Creek 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 Log Road over South Br Swan Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Log Road over South Br Swan Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Log Road over South Br Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.