Kuhl Road over Shebeon Drain
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 14-15 Fairhaven Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003591
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kuhl Road over Shebeon Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kuhl Road over Shebeon Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 625 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kuhl Road over Shebeon Drain built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kuhl Road over Shebeon Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Kuhl Road over Shebeon Drain carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Kuhl Road over Shebeon Drain?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Kuhl Road over Shebeon Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.