US Bridges

Wright Road over Morris Drain

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 1/4 MI S of Price RD · Structure no. 000000000001919

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,026
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Road over Morris Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Wright Road over Morris Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,853 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWright Road
CrossesMorris Drain
Location1/4 MI S of Price RD
RouteCounty Highway 1923
Coordinates42.92521, -84.73978
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic1,026 (2011)
Projected traffic1,853 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wright Road over Morris Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wright Road over Morris 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wright Road over Morris Drain carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wright Road over Morris Drain?

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

Who owns Wright Road over Morris Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.