M Drive South over Nottawassepee Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · 4 MI NW of Burlington · Structure no. 000000000001350
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M Drive South over Nottawassepee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M Drive South over Nottawassepee Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M Drive South over Nottawassepee Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is M Drive South over Nottawassepee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does M Drive South over Nottawassepee Creek carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M Drive South over Nottawassepee Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns M Drive South over Nottawassepee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.