US Bridges

Morse HWY over Nile Drain

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Yankee RD · Structure no. 000000000005638

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse HWY over Nile Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Morse HWY over Nile Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMorse HWY
CrossesNile Drain
Location0.2 MI N of Yankee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.73087, -84.05741
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 Morse HWY over Nile Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse HWY over Nile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Morse HWY over Nile Drain carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morse HWY over Nile Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Morse HWY over Nile Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.