US Bridges

US-12 over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Cass County, Michigan · 0.8 MI SE of M-60 · Structure no. 000000000001433

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,438
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 over Brandywine Creek is a steel culvert carrying US-12 over Brandywine Creek in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,438 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,010 by 2018. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-12
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of M-60
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates41.79738, -86.21462
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,438 (2007)
Projected traffic9,010 by 2018
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-12 over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-12 over Brandywine Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-12 over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 7,438 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-12 over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns US-12 over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.