US Bridges

Cook Road over Dawe Drain

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · 0.2 Mi. E. of Torrey Rd. · Structure no. 000000000012832

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
389
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Road over Dawe Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Cook Road over Dawe Drain in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCook Road
CrossesDawe Drain
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Torrey Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.90007, -83.7259
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2009)
Projected traffic703 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 Cook Road over Dawe Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook Road over Dawe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cook Road over Dawe Drain carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cook Road over Dawe Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Cook Road over Dawe Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.