T Drive North over Battle Creek River
FairPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · 9 MI East of Bedford · Structure no. 000000000001378
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 104 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T Drive North over Battle Creek River is a wood or timber slab carrying T Drive North over Battle Creek River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2024. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T Drive North over Battle Creek River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is T Drive North over Battle Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does T Drive North over Battle Creek River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T Drive North over Battle Creek River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T Drive North over Battle Creek River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.