US Bridges

Seffren RD over Elliot Creek

Fair

Cheboygan County, Michigan · 0.22 MI N of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000014337

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seffren RD over Elliot Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Seffren RD over Elliot Creek in Cheboygan 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 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSeffren RD
CrossesElliot Creek
Location0.22 MI N of US-23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheboygan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.6463, -84.4005
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2019)
Projected traffic302 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Seffren RD over Elliot Creek built?

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

What condition is Seffren RD over Elliot 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Seffren RD over Elliot Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Seffren RD over Elliot Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Seffren RD over Elliot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.