US Bridges

US-10 EB over Little Tobacco Drain

Good

Clare County, Michigan · 0.4 MI SE of US-127 · Structure no. 000000000001686

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 EB over Little Tobacco Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US-10 EB over Little Tobacco Drain in Clare 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS-10 EB
CrossesLittle Tobacco Drain
Location0.4 MI SE of US-127
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.8216, -84.74272
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2015)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB over Little Tobacco Drain built?

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

What condition is US-10 EB 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 EB over Little Tobacco Drain carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-10 EB over Little Tobacco Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns US-10 EB over Little Tobacco Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.