US Bridges

Lake Pleasant Road over Elm Creek Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 9-10 N. Branch Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005384

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,923
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Pleasant Road over Elm Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Lake Pleasant Road over Elm Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,923 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,346 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Pleasant Road
CrossesElm Creek Drain
LocationSec. 9-10 N. Branch Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 4461
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.21085, -83.17538
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,923 (2020)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Lake Pleasant Road over Elm Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Pleasant Road over Elm Creek Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Pleasant Road over Elm Creek Drain carry?

About 1,923 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lake Pleasant Road over Elm Creek Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lake Pleasant Road over Elm Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.