US Bridges

Green Road over Lowe Lake Drain

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · 1.2 MI SE of Stockbridge · Structure no. 000000000003914

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Road over Lowe Lake Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Green Road over Lowe Lake Drain in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreen Road
CrossesLowe Lake Drain
Location1.2 MI SE of Stockbridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.4393, -84.16431
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Road over Lowe Lake Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Road over Lowe Lake 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Green Road over Lowe Lake Drain carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green Road over Lowe Lake Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Green Road over Lowe Lake Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.