Shepardsville RD over Maple River Branch
PoorClinton County, Michigan · 1/4 MI S of Walker RD · Structure no. 000000000001935
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,083
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepardsville RD over Maple River Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shepardsville RD over Maple River Branch in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 97 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,083 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,956 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 21 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Shepardsville RD over Maple River Branch built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Shepardsville RD over Maple River Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Shepardsville RD over Maple River Branch carry?
About 1,083 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Shepardsville RD over Maple River Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Shepardsville RD over Maple River Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.