Taft Road over Drain #49
GoodGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 19-30 Fulton Twp · Structure no. 000000000003200
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taft Road over Drain #49 is a concrete culvert carrying Taft Road over Drain #49 in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taft Road over Drain #49 built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taft Road over Drain #49 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Taft Road over Drain #49 carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Taft Road over Drain #49?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).
Who owns Taft Road over Drain #49?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.