US Bridges

Latson Road over Chemung Outlet

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · N of Golf Club Road · Structure no. 000000000013642

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,640
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latson Road over Chemung Outlet is a steel culvert carrying Latson Road over Chemung Outlet in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 15,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLatson Road
CrossesChemung Outlet
LocationN of Golf Club Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.59612, -83.89961
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,640 (2014)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Chemung Outlet built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Latson Road over Chemung Outlet 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Latson Road over Chemung Outlet carry?

About 15,640 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Latson Road over Chemung Outlet?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Latson Road over Chemung Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.