US Bridges

Hatton RD over US-127 NB

Good

Clare County, Michigan · 4.6 MI S of M-61 · Structure no. 000000000001711

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatton RD over US-127 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hatton RD over US-127 NB in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2010. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHatton RD
CrossesUS-127 NB
Location4.6 MI S of M-61
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.92309, -84.78352
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1996)
Projected traffic250 by 2010
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatton RD over US-127 NB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatton RD over US-127 NB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hatton RD over US-127 NB carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hatton RD over US-127 NB?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hatton RD over US-127 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.