US Bridges

Tihart Road over Mud Lake Outlet Drain

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · Meridian Twp Sec 15 · Structure no. 000000000013275

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tihart Road over Mud Lake Outlet Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Tihart Road over Mud Lake Outlet Drain in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTihart Road
CrossesMud Lake Outlet Drain
LocationMeridian Twp Sec 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73371, -84.40303
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior 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 length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2019)
Projected traffic690 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Tihart Road over Mud Lake Outlet Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tihart Road over Mud Lake Outlet 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 Tihart Road over Mud Lake Outlet Drain carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tihart Road over Mud Lake Outlet Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Tihart Road over Mud Lake Outlet Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.