US Bridges

Walton Road over South Br Pine River

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · Rolland Twp Sec 3/10 · Structure no. 000000000013343

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Road over South Br Pine River is a steel culvert carrying Walton Road over South Br Pine River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359 by 2024. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalton Road
CrossesSouth Br Pine River
LocationRolland Twp Sec 3/10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.53823, -85.01846
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2004)
Projected traffic359 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 Walton Road over South Br Pine River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walton Road over South Br Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Walton Road over South Br Pine River carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Walton Road over South Br Pine River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Walton Road over South Br Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.