US Bridges

Nickless RD over S Br Little Sugar River

Good

Gladwin County, Michigan · 140 Rods S of Reigle RD · Structure no. 000000000002932

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nickless RD over S Br Little Sugar River is a concrete culvert carrying Nickless RD over S Br Little Sugar River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2023. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNickless RD
CrossesS Br Little Sugar River
Location140 Rods S of Reigle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.05472, -84.46762
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic300 (2003)
Projected traffic450 by 2023
Trucks5%
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 Nickless RD over S Br Little Sugar River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nickless RD over S Br Little Sugar River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nickless RD over S Br Little Sugar River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nickless RD over S Br Little Sugar River?

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

Who owns Nickless RD over S Br Little Sugar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.