US Bridges

Spicerville HWY over Townline Brook Drain

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 3 MI N of Olivet · Structure no. 000000000002428

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spicerville HWY over Townline Brook Drain is a steel culvert carrying Spicerville HWY over Townline Brook Drain in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2013. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpicerville HWY
CrossesTownline Brook Drain
Location3 MI N of Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49492, -84.95408
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2005)
Projected traffic90 by 2013
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 Spicerville HWY over Townline Brook Drain built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spicerville HWY over Townline Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Spicerville HWY over Townline Brook Drain carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Spicerville HWY over Townline Brook Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Spicerville HWY over Townline Brook Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.