US Bridges

East Fourth Street over Little Tobacco Drain

Good

Clare County, Michigan · City of Clare · Structure no. 000000000001780

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fourth Street over Little Tobacco Drain is a concrete culvert carrying East Fourth Street 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 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2008. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Fourth Street
CrossesLittle Tobacco Drain
LocationCity of Clare
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.81879, -84.76306
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (1988)
Projected traffic500 by 2008
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Fourth Street over Little Tobacco Drain built?

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

What condition is East Fourth Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East Fourth Street over Little Tobacco Drain carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is East Fourth Street over Little Tobacco Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns East Fourth Street over Little Tobacco Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.