US Bridges

Jefferson Road over Indian Creek Drain

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 16-17 Burlington Twp · Structure no. 000000000005385

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Road over Indian Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Road over Indian Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,034 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,262 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Road
CrossesIndian Creek Drain
LocationSec. 16-17 Burlington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 4457
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.29026, -83.19857
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2020)
Projected traffic1,262 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Jefferson Road over Indian Creek Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Road over Indian Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Road over Indian Creek Drain carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jefferson Road over Indian Creek Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Jefferson Road over Indian Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.