US Bridges

Fillmore Road over Coldwater River

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · Ovid Twp Sec 8-9 · Structure no. 000000000012809

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fillmore Road over Coldwater River is a wood or timber culvert carrying Fillmore Road over Coldwater River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFillmore Road
CrossesColdwater River
LocationOvid Twp Sec 8-9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.87023, -85.01957
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2004)
Projected traffic72 by 2024
Trucks5%
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 Fillmore Road over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fillmore Road over Coldwater River 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 Fillmore Road over Coldwater River carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fillmore Road over Coldwater River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Fillmore Road over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.