US Bridges

Bryant Road over ST Joseph Creek

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.2 Mile West of US-127 · Structure no. 000000000003345

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryant Road over ST Joseph Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bryant Road over ST Joseph Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBryant Road
CrossesST Joseph Creek
Location0.2 Mile West of US-127
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.89582, -84.37121
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2014)
Projected traffic139 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bryant Road over ST Joseph Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryant Road over ST Joseph 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bryant Road over ST Joseph Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bryant Road over ST Joseph Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bryant Road over ST Joseph Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.