Caro Road over Kemp Drain
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 28-29 Sebewaing Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003652
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caro Road over Kemp Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caro Road over Kemp Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 94 years old, older 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 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caro Road over Kemp Drain built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Caro Road over Kemp 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Caro Road over Kemp Drain carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Caro Road over Kemp Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Caro Road over Kemp Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.