US Bridges

Hayner Road over Union & Tekonsha Drain

Good

Branch County, Michigan · 2 MI SE of Union City · Structure no. 000000000001180

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayner Road over Union & Tekonsha Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hayner Road over Union & Tekonsha Drain in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2024. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHayner Road
CrossesUnion & Tekonsha Drain
Location2 MI SE of Union City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.05834, -85.09543
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2004)
Projected traffic106 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hayner Road over Union & Tekonsha Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayner Road over Union & Tekonsha 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 Hayner Road over Union & Tekonsha Drain carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hayner Road over Union & Tekonsha Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Hayner Road over Union & Tekonsha Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.