US Bridges

Hasler Lake Road over Hasler Creek Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 31 Elba Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005420

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hasler Lake Road over Hasler Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Hasler Lake Road over Hasler Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 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 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHasler Lake Road
CrossesHasler Creek Drain
LocationSec. 31 Elba Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98262, -83.44759
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic216 (2019)
Projected traffic264 by 2039
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 Hasler Lake Road over Hasler Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Hasler Lake Road over Hasler 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hasler Lake Road over Hasler Creek Drain carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hasler Lake Road over Hasler Creek Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Hasler Lake Road over Hasler Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.