US Bridges

US-127 SB over Hayworth County Drain

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 2.2 MI N of ST Johns · Structure no. 000000000001802

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,851
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 SB over Hayworth County Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying US-127 SB over Hayworth County Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 11,851 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,437 by 2018. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-127 SB
CrossesHayworth County Drain
Location2.2 MI N of ST Johns
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates43.04544, -84.56387
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,851 (2007)
Projected traffic16,437 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB over Hayworth County Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 SB over Hayworth County 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-127 SB over Hayworth County Drain carry?

About 11,851 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-127 SB over Hayworth County Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 SB over Hayworth County Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.