US Bridges

Base Line Road over John Neff Drain

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · 50 Ft E of Mission RD · Structure no. 000000000004281

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
427
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Base Line Road over John Neff Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Base Line Road over John Neff Drain in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 427 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2023. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBase Line Road
CrossesJohn Neff Drain
Location50 Ft E of Mission RD
RouteCounty Highway 3748
Coordinates43.64056, -84.76778
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2004)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2023
Trucks5%
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 Base Line Road over John Neff Drain built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Base Line Road over John Neff 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 2024.

How much traffic does Base Line Road over John Neff Drain carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Base Line Road over John Neff Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Base Line Road over John Neff Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.