US Bridges

Casey Road over Whigville Creek

FairPosted for load

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 20 Dryden Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005412

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Casey Road over Whigville Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Casey Road over Whigville Creek in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCasey Road
CrossesWhigville Creek
LocationSec. 20 Dryden Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.92236, -83.18626
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2018)
Projected traffic226 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Casey Road over Whigville Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Casey Road over Whigville Creek 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 Casey Road over Whigville Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Casey Road over Whigville Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Casey Road over Whigville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.