US Bridges

Dunlop RD over Little Tobacco Drain

Good

Clare County, Michigan · 0.34 MI W of N Mcewan ST · Structure no. 000000000014552

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunlop RD over Little Tobacco Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Dunlop RD 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

CarriesDunlop RD
CrossesLittle Tobacco Drain
Location0.34 MI W of N Mcewan ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.8147, -84.7753
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dunlop RD over Little Tobacco Drain built?

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

What condition is Dunlop RD 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 Dunlop RD over Little Tobacco Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Dunlop RD over Little Tobacco Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m).

Who owns Dunlop RD over Little Tobacco Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.