US Bridges

Wacousta Road over Hayworth Drain

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 100 N of Stone RD · Structure no. 000000000001922

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wacousta Road over Hayworth Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wacousta Road over Hayworth Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2031. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWacousta Road
CrossesHayworth Drain
Location100 N of Stone RD
RouteCounty Highway 1929
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.06915, -84.70027
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2011)
Projected traffic899 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Wacousta Road over Hayworth Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wacousta Road over Hayworth 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wacousta Road over Hayworth Drain carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wacousta Road over Hayworth Drain?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wacousta Road over Hayworth Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.