US Bridges

Halbert RD over Wabascon Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · 0.4 MI W of M-37 · Structure no. 000000000014336

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halbert RD over Wabascon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Halbert RD over Wabascon Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHalbert RD
CrossesWabascon Creek
Location0.4 MI W of M-37
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.3842, -85.2412
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Halbert RD over Wabascon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halbert RD over Wabascon Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Halbert RD over Wabascon Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Halbert RD over Wabascon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Halbert RD over Wabascon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.