US Bridges

Mctaggart Road over North Br. Flint River

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 34-35 Rich Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005472

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mctaggart Road over North Br. Flint River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mctaggart Road over North Br. Flint River in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMctaggart Road
CrossesNorth Br. Flint River
LocationSec. 34-35 Rich Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.25093, -83.27036
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic122 by 2039
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 Mctaggart Road over North Br. Flint River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mctaggart Road over North Br. Flint River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mctaggart Road over North Br. Flint River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mctaggart Road over North Br. Flint River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mctaggart Road over North Br. Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.