US Bridges

Taft Road over Otter Creek

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Fulton Twp Sec 19 · Structure no. 000000000013124

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taft Road over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Taft Road over Otter Creek in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

CarriesTaft Road
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationFulton Twp Sec 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.14716, -84.70505
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2012)
Projected traffic135 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Taft Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taft Road over Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taft Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Taft Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.