US Bridges

Bristol RD over Gibson Drain

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · Int.Bristol & Fenton Rds · Structure no. 000000000002758

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,568
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol RD over Gibson Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Bristol RD over Gibson Drain in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 25,568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,179 by 2018. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long.

CarriesBristol RD
CrossesGibson Drain
LocationInt.Bristol & Fenton Rds
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.97406, -83.6925
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,568 (1998)
Projected traffic46,179 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bristol RD over Gibson Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol RD over Gibson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bristol RD over Gibson Drain carry?

About 25,568 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bristol RD over Gibson Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns Bristol RD over Gibson Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.