US Bridges

Tobacco Drive over S Br Tobacco River

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Sheridan Twp Sec 22 · Structure no. 000000000001742

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tobacco Drive over S Br Tobacco River is a steel culvert carrying Tobacco Drive over S Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,430 by 2026. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTobacco Drive
CrossesS Br Tobacco River
LocationSheridan Twp Sec 22
RouteCounty Highway 1889
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.84516, -84.65442
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2006)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Tobacco Drive over S Br Tobacco River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tobacco Drive over S Br Tobacco River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tobacco Drive over S Br Tobacco River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Tobacco Drive over S Br Tobacco River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Tobacco Drive over S Br Tobacco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.