US Bridges

Morrish Road over Messmore and Cronk Drain

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1300 Ft N of Potter RD · Structure no. 000000000002789

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,112
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrish Road over Messmore and Cronk Drain is a steel culvert carrying Morrish Road over Messmore and Cronk Drain in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,112 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMorrish Road
CrossesMessmore and Cronk Drain
Location1300 Ft N of Potter RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.04854, -83.83268
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,112 (2018)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 Morrish Road over Messmore and Cronk Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrish Road over Messmore and Cronk 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 Morrish Road over Messmore and Cronk Drain carry?

About 1,112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Morrish Road over Messmore and Cronk Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Morrish Road over Messmore and Cronk Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.