US Bridges

Maple Street over Little Tobacco Drain

Good

Clare County, Michigan · City of Clare · Structure no. 000000000001782

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Little Tobacco Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Maple 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 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2008. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesLittle Tobacco Drain
LocationCity of Clare
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.81718, -84.77247
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (1988)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Street over Little Tobacco Drain built?

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

What condition is Maple 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 Maple Street over Little Tobacco Drain carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Maple Street over Little Tobacco Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Maple Street over Little Tobacco Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.