US Bridges

Briggs Road over South Br Hog Creek

Poor

Branch County, Michigan · Quincy Twp Sec 11 · Structure no. 000000000012820

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggs Road over South Br Hog Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Briggs Road over South Br Hog Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2024. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBriggs Road
CrossesSouth Br Hog Creek
LocationQuincy Twp Sec 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.96518, -84.85522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2004)
Projected traffic831 by 2024
Trucks2%
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 Briggs Road over South Br Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briggs Road over South Br Hog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Briggs Road over South Br Hog Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Briggs Road over South Br Hog Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Briggs Road over South Br Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.