US Bridges

Latson Road over Yellow River Drain

Good

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 08 Deerfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000005859

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latson Road over Yellow River Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Latson Road over Yellow River Drain in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLatson Road
CrossesYellow River Drain
LocationSec 08 Deerfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75411, -83.88479
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic275 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Latson Road over Yellow River Drain built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Latson Road over Yellow River Drain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Latson Road over Yellow River Drain carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Latson Road over Yellow River Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Latson Road over Yellow River Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.