US Bridges

Almont Road over North Br Clinton River

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec 22-27 Almont Twp · Structure no. 000000000005367

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,240
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almont Road over North Br Clinton River is a steel culvert carrying Almont Road over North Br Clinton River in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,814 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlmont Road
CrossesNorth Br Clinton River
LocationSec 22-27 Almont Twp
RouteCounty Highway 4406
Coordinates42.9215, -83.0294
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2016)
Projected traffic4,814 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 Almont Road over North Br Clinton River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almont Road over North Br Clinton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Almont Road over North Br Clinton River carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Almont Road over North Br Clinton River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Almont Road over North Br Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.