US Bridges

Jefferson Road over Elm Creek Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 8-9 N. Branch Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005460

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,451
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Road over Elm Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Jefferson Road over Elm Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 2,451 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,991 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Road
CrossesElm Creek Drain
LocationSec. 8-9 N. Branch Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.21569, -83.19517
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic2,451 (2020)
Projected traffic2,991 by 2040
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 Jefferson Road over Elm Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson 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 Jefferson Road over Elm Creek Drain carry?

About 2,451 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jefferson Road over Elm Creek Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jefferson Road over Elm Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.