US Bridges

US-127 over Spaulding Extn Drain

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of M-21 · Structure no. 000000000012771

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,088
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over Spaulding Extn Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US-127 over Spaulding Extn Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 23,088 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,904 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long.

CarriesUS-127
CrossesSpaulding Extn Drain
Location2.0 MI S of M-21
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates42.97211, -84.51847
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic23,088 (2007)
Projected traffic29,904 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-127 over Spaulding Extn Drain built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 over Spaulding Extn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-127 over Spaulding Extn Drain carry?

About 23,088 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over Spaulding Extn Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US-127 over Spaulding Extn Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.