US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1162 over Drainage to Horton Creek

Good

Charlevoix County, Michigan · Little Traverse Bay · Structure no. 0000F60483B0001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1162 over Drainage to Horton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 1162 over Drainage to Horton Creek in Charlevoix County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1162
CrossesDrainage to Horton Creek
LocationLittle Traverse Bay
RouteFederal Lands Road 1162
Coordinates45.35392, -85.11917
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 1162 over Drainage to Horton Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1162 over Drainage to Horton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1162 over Drainage to Horton Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1162 over Drainage to Horton Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1162 over Drainage to Horton Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.