US Bridges

Scott Road over Wilbur Drain

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · 4000 Ft E. of Genesee RD · Structure no. 000000000002810

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Wilbur Drain is a steel culvert carrying Scott Road over Wilbur Drain in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesScott Road
CrossesWilbur Drain
Location4000 Ft E. of Genesee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.14344, -83.60072
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2009)
Projected traffic376 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 Wilbur Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over Wilbur Drain 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 Scott Road over Wilbur Drain carry?

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

How long is Scott Road over Wilbur Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Scott Road over Wilbur Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.