US Bridges

E Sixth Street over Little Tobacco Drain

Good

Clare County, Michigan · 550 Ft E of Hemlock ST · Structure no. 000000000014554

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Sixth Street over Little Tobacco Drain is a concrete culvert carrying E Sixth 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

CarriesE Sixth Street
CrossesLittle Tobacco Drain
Location550 Ft E of Hemlock ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.8206, -84.7621
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.
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic92 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 Sixth Street over Little Tobacco Drain built?

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

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E Sixth Street over Little Tobacco Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns E Sixth Street over Little Tobacco Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.