US Bridges

Hollow Corners RD over West Pond Creek

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 6 Almont Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005392

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollow Corners RD over West Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hollow Corners RD over West Pond Creek in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHollow Corners RD
CrossesWest Pond Creek
LocationSec. 6 Almont Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96344, -83.10079
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2018)
Projected traffic153 by 2038
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 Hollow Corners RD over West Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollow Corners RD over West Pond Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hollow Corners RD over West Pond Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Hollow Corners RD over West Pond Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Hollow Corners RD over West Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.