US Bridges

Kinde Road over Lincoln Drain

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 36 Dwight Twp · Structure no. 000000000003530

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinde Road over Lincoln Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Kinde Road over Lincoln Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKinde Road
CrossesLincoln Drain
LocationSec 36 Dwight Twp
RouteCounty Highway 3266
Coordinates43.94255, -82.89121
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2014)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kinde Road over Lincoln Drain built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinde Road over Lincoln Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kinde Road over Lincoln Drain carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kinde Road over Lincoln Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Kinde Road over Lincoln Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.