US Bridges

US-127 Br|n Mcewan over Little Tobacco River

Good

Clare County, Michigan · (220 Mcewan St) Clare · Structure no. 000000000001701

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,224
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 Br|n Mcewan over Little Tobacco River is a concrete culvert carrying US-127 Br|n Mcewan over Little Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10,224 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,245 by 2018. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesUS-127 Br|n Mcewan
CrossesLittle Tobacco River
Location(220 Mcewan St) Clare
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates43.81657, -84.76834
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,224 (2007)
Projected traffic14,245 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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-127 Br|n Mcewan over Little Tobacco River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 Br|n Mcewan over Little Tobacco River 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-127 Br|n Mcewan over Little Tobacco River carry?

About 10,224 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-127 Br|n Mcewan over Little Tobacco River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns US-127 Br|n Mcewan over Little Tobacco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.