US Bridges

M-21 over S Fork of Hayworth Creek

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 1.1 MI E of Lowell RD · Structure no. 000000000001887

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,192
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-21 over S Fork of Hayworth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-21 over S Fork of Hayworth Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2018. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesM-21
CrossesS Fork of Hayworth Creek
Location1.1 MI E of Lowell RD
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates43.00156, -84.61934
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,192 (2007)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 M-21 over S Fork of Hayworth Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-21 over S Fork of Hayworth Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M-21 over S Fork of Hayworth Creek carry?

About 4,192 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-21 over S Fork of Hayworth Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns M-21 over S Fork of Hayworth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.