US Bridges

Richfield RD over Cullen-Powers Drain

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 500 Ft East of Gale RD · Structure no. 000000000002724

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,062
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richfield RD over Cullen-Powers Drain is a steel culvert carrying Richfield RD over Cullen-Powers Drain in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 8,062 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,561 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRichfield RD
CrossesCullen-Powers Drain
Location500 Ft East of Gale RD
RouteCounty Highway 2564
Coordinates43.06325, -83.53571
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,062 (2018)
Projected traffic14,561 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Richfield RD over Cullen-Powers Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richfield RD over Cullen-Powers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Richfield RD over Cullen-Powers Drain carry?

About 8,062 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Richfield RD over Cullen-Powers Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Richfield RD over Cullen-Powers Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.