US Bridges

Camden Road over Laird Creek

Good

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.5 Mile West of Tripp RD · Structure no. 000000000003287

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden Road over Laird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Camden Road over Laird Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCamden Road
CrossesLaird Creek
Location0.5 Mile West of Tripp RD
RouteCounty Highway 3018
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.75308, -84.52407
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2013)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2038
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Camden Road over Laird Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camden Road over Laird 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Camden Road over Laird Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Camden Road over Laird Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Camden Road over Laird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.