US Bridges

Scott Road over Drudge and Buell Drain

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 6000 Ft. E. of Genesee RD · Structure no. 000000000002809

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Drudge and Buell Drain is a steel culvert carrying Scott Road over Drudge and Buell Drain in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Road
CrossesDrudge and Buell Drain
Location6000 Ft. E. of Genesee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.14348, -83.59669
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2009)
Projected traffic375 by 2029
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 Scott Road over Drudge and Buell Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over Drudge and Buell 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 Scott Road over Drudge and Buell Drain carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scott Road over Drudge and Buell Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Scott Road over Drudge and Buell Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.