Mcclelland Road over Beaver Creek Drain
PoorPosted for loadGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 7-8 Lafayette Twp · Structure no. 000000000003212
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcclelland Road over Beaver Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcclelland Road over Beaver Creek Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2024. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcclelland Road over Beaver Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcclelland Road over Beaver Creek Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Mcclelland Road over Beaver Creek Drain carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mcclelland Road over Beaver Creek Drain?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mcclelland Road over Beaver Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.