US Bridges

ST Joseph Road over Hog Creek Drain #40

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · Bronson Twp Sec 19 · Structure no. 000000000001151

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 is a steel culvert carrying ST Joseph Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2024. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST Joseph Road
CrossesHog Creek Drain #40
LocationBronson Twp Sec 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.84078, -85.29219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2004)
Projected traffic209 by 2024
Trucks4%
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 ST Joseph Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joseph Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 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 ST Joseph Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST Joseph Road over Hog Creek Drain #40?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns ST Joseph Road over Hog Creek Drain #40?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.