US Bridges

Verona Road over Philp Drain

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 31 Bloomfield Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003545

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
966
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona Road over Philp Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Verona Road over Philp Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 966 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,745 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVerona Road
CrossesPhilp Drain
LocationSec. 31 Bloomfield Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 3271
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.86314, -82.88281
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic966 (2013)
Projected traffic1,745 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 Verona Road over Philp Drain built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verona Road over Philp 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 Verona Road over Philp Drain carry?

About 966 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Verona Road over Philp Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Verona Road over Philp Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.