US Bridges

E Second Street over Little Tobacco Drain

Good

Clare County, Michigan · 300 Ft S of E 3rd ST · Structure no. 000000000014553

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Second Street over Little Tobacco Drain is a concrete culvert carrying E Second 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesE Second Street
CrossesLittle Tobacco Drain
Location300 Ft S of E 3rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.8171, -84.7659
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 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 E Second Street over Little Tobacco Drain built?

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

What condition is E Second 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 E Second Street over Little Tobacco Drain carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E Second Street over Little Tobacco Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns E Second Street over Little Tobacco Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.