US Bridges

Dexter Trail over Muskrat Creek

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Centerline RD · Structure no. 000000000001945

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dexter Trail over Muskrat Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Dexter Trail over Muskrat Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDexter Trail
CrossesMuskrat Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Centerline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.94435, -84.70656
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2023)
Projected traffic246 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Dexter Trail over Muskrat Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dexter Trail over Muskrat 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 Dexter Trail over Muskrat Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Dexter Trail over Muskrat Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Dexter Trail over Muskrat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.