US Bridges

S White Road over Beaver Meadow Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Michigan · Six MI E/N/E of Brimley · Structure no. 000000000012992

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S White Road over Beaver Meadow Creek is a steel culvert carrying S White Road over Beaver Meadow Creek in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2015. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS White Road
CrossesBeaver Meadow Creek
LocationSix MI E/N/E of Brimley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.42571, -84.44764
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1998)
Projected traffic325 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S White Road over Beaver Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S White Road over Beaver Meadow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S White Road over Beaver Meadow Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is S White Road over Beaver Meadow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S White Road over Beaver Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.