US Bridges

Gorman RD over Big Meadow Drain

Poor

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Scott HWY · Structure no. 000000000013276

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorman RD over Big Meadow Drain is a steel culvert carrying Gorman RD over Big Meadow Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 512 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGorman RD
CrossesBig Meadow Drain
Location0.1 MI E of Scott HWY
RouteCounty Highway 4628
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.82585, -83.94078
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2010)
Projected traffic700 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gorman RD over Big Meadow Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gorman RD over Big Meadow Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Gorman RD over Big Meadow Drain carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gorman RD over Big Meadow Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Gorman RD over Big Meadow Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.