US Bridges

Mt Morris Road over Brent Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Duffield & Nichols RD · Structure no. 000000000002727

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,497
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Morris Road over Brent Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mt Morris Road over Brent Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,497 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,136 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Morris Road
CrossesBrent Creek
LocationBet Duffield & Nichols RD
RouteCounty Highway 2574
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.11795, -83.89379
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,497 (2019)
Projected traffic7,136 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Morris Road over Brent Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Morris Road over Brent 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Morris Road over Brent Creek carry?

About 6,497 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt Morris Road over Brent Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Mt Morris Road over Brent Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.