US Bridges

Esmond RD over Smith Creek

Good

Iosco County, Michigan · 1.5 MI E of M-65 · Structure no. 000000000014001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
858
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esmond RD over Smith Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Esmond RD over Smith Creek in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 858 vehicles a day, projected to reach 987 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

CarriesEsmond RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.5 MI E of M-65
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.37793, -83.77372
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2017)
Projected traffic987 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Esmond RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esmond RD over Smith Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Esmond RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Esmond RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Esmond RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.