US Bridges

Lakeside Drive over Otter Creek

Fair

Gratiot County, Michigan · Fulton Twp Sec 20 · Structure no. 000000000013236

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Drive over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeside Drive over Otter Creek in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLakeside Drive
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationFulton Twp Sec 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGratiot County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.15264, -84.69379
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2004)
Projected traffic440 by 2024
Trucks0%
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 Lakeside Drive over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside Drive over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeside Drive over Otter Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Lakeside Drive over Otter Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Lakeside Drive over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.