US Bridges

Edwards Road over Elm Creek

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 13-18 Sherman Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003668

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Road over Elm Creek is a steel culvert carrying Edwards Road over Elm Creek in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwards Road
CrossesElm Creek
LocationSec. 13-18 Sherman Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.74044, -82.64119
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2009)
Projected traffic120 by 2029
Trucks—
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 Edwards Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards Road over Elm Creek 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 Edwards Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Edwards Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns Edwards Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.