US Bridges

US-127 Bl over Holden Drain

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Price Road · Structure no. 000000000001796

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,585
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 Bl over Holden Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying US-127 Bl over Holden Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 102 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,585 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,250 by 2018. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-127 Bl
CrossesHolden Drain
Location0.2 MI S of Price Road
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates42.92546, -84.54288
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,585 (2007)
Projected traffic11,250 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-127 Bl over Holden Drain built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is US-127 Bl over Holden Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US-127 Bl over Holden Drain carry?

About 9,585 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-127 Bl over Holden Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 Bl over Holden Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.