Ely Road over Soap Creek Drain #15
FairBranch County, Michigan · Butler Twp Sec 1 · Structure no. 000000000001160
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ely Road over Soap Creek Drain #15 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ely Road over Soap Creek Drain #15 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 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 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 Ely Road over Soap Creek Drain #15 built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ely Road over Soap Creek Drain #15 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 Ely Road over Soap Creek Drain #15 carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ely Road over Soap Creek Drain #15?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).
Who owns Ely Road over Soap Creek Drain #15?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.