ST Charles Road over Shad Creek Drain
GoodGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 29-32 Lafayette Twp · Structure no. 000000000003208
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST Charles Road over Shad Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying ST Charles Road over Shad Creek Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST Charles Road over Shad Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST Charles Road over Shad Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does ST Charles Road over Shad Creek Drain carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is ST Charles Road over Shad Creek Drain?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns ST Charles Road over Shad Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.