US Bridges

Tallman Road over Morris Drain

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Pratt RD · Structure no. 000000000002025

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallman Road over Morris Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Tallman Road over Morris Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 182 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTallman Road
CrossesMorris Drain
Location0.2 MI S of Pratt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.89878, -84.75917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic101 (2011)
Projected traffic182 by 2031
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 Tallman Road over Morris Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallman 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tallman Road over Morris Drain carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Tallman Road over Morris Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Tallman Road over Morris Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.