US Bridges

Lindley Road over Little Swan Creek Drain

Good

Branch County, Michigan · Matteson Twp Sec 29 · Structure no. 000000000001169

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindley Road over Little Swan Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lindley Road over Little Swan Creek Drain in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLindley Road
CrossesLittle Swan Creek Drain
LocationMatteson Twp Sec 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.91956, -85.26864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2017)
Projected traffic161 by 2037
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindley Road over Little Swan Creek Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindley Road over Little Swan Creek Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lindley Road over Little Swan Creek Drain carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lindley Road over Little Swan Creek Drain?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lindley Road over Little Swan Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.