US Bridges

Stoddard Road over Bird Creek Drain

Good

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 8-17 Dwight Twp · Structure no. 000000000003534

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoddard Road over Bird Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Stoddard Road over Bird Creek Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStoddard Road
CrossesBird Creek Drain
LocationSec 8-17 Dwight Twp
RouteCounty Highway 3280
Coordinates43.99759, -82.97782
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2014)
Projected traffic515 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stoddard Road over Bird Creek Drain built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoddard Road over Bird Creek Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stoddard Road over Bird Creek Drain carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stoddard Road over Bird Creek Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Stoddard Road over Bird Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.