US Bridges

Baseline Road over John Neff Drain

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · Sec 3 Union Twp · Structure no. 000000000004373

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over John Neff Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Baseline Road over John Neff Drain in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2024. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesJohn Neff Drain
LocationSec 3 Union Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.64057, -84.7833
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2004)
Projected traffic204 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Baseline Road over John Neff Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline 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 Baseline Road over John Neff Drain carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Baseline Road over John Neff Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Baseline Road over John Neff Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.