Rhodes RD over Watson Drain
FairGladwin County, Michigan · 15 Rods N of Swinson RD · Structure no. 000000000002923
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 247
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rhodes RD over Watson Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Rhodes RD over Watson Drain in Gladwin 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2020. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rhodes RD over Watson Drain built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rhodes RD over Watson 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Rhodes RD over Watson Drain carry?
About 247 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rhodes RD over Watson Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Rhodes RD over Watson Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.