US Bridges

Badger RD over Little Cedar River

Fair

Gladwin County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of Dundas RD · Structure no. 000000000002928

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Badger RD over Little Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying Badger RD over Little Cedar River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBadger RD
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location0.5 MI W of Dundas RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.90071, -84.39564
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2000)
Projected traffic122 by 2020
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 Badger RD over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Badger RD over Little Cedar River 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 Badger RD over Little Cedar River carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Badger RD over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Badger RD over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.