US Bridges

US-10 Br|e 5th ST over Little Tobacco Drain

Good

Clare County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Clare · Structure no. 000000000001685

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,159
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 Br|e 5th ST over Little Tobacco Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US-10 Br|e 5th ST over Little Tobacco Drain in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,593 by 2018. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesUS-10 Br|e 5th ST
CrossesLittle Tobacco Drain
Location0.5 MI E of Clare
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.81967, -84.76249
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,159 (2007)
Projected traffic8,593 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-10 Br|e 5th ST over Little Tobacco Drain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10 Br|e 5th ST over Little Tobacco Drain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-10 Br|e 5th ST over Little Tobacco Drain carry?

About 5,159 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-10 Br|e 5th ST over Little Tobacco Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns US-10 Br|e 5th ST over Little Tobacco Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.