Forest Hill Road over Cox Drain
FairClinton County, Michigan · 1/4 MI S of Island RD · Structure no. 000000000001925
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,635
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Hill Road over Cox Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forest Hill Road over Cox Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,953 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Hill Road over Cox Drain built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Hill Road over Cox 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 Forest Hill Road over Cox Drain carry?
About 1,635 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Forest Hill Road over Cox Drain?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Hill Road over Cox Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.