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Tecumseh School over Evans Creek

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Lenawee County, Michigan · Tecumseh High School · Structure no. 000000000014697

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,502
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Tecumseh School over Evans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tecumseh School over Evans Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,502 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,472 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTecumseh School
CrossesEvans Creek
LocationTecumseh High School
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.007, -83.96143
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,502 (2023)
Projected traffic2,472 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Tecumseh School over Evans Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tecumseh School over Evans Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tecumseh School over Evans Creek carry?

About 2,502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tecumseh School over Evans Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Tecumseh School over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.