US Bridges

Engle RD over Big Meadow Drain

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Scott RD · Structure no. 000000000013284

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Engle RD over Big Meadow Drain is a steel culvert carrying Engle RD over Big Meadow Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEngle RD
CrossesBig Meadow Drain
Location0.2 MI W of Scott RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.83307, -83.94655
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2010)
Projected traffic75 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 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 Engle RD over Big Meadow Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Engle RD over Big Meadow 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 Engle RD over Big Meadow Drain carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Engle RD over Big Meadow Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Engle RD over Big Meadow Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.