US Bridges

Cut River Road over Cut River

Good

Mackinac County, Michigan · 3 MI E of Epoufette · Structure no. 000000000005995

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cut River Road over Cut River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cut River Road over Cut River in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCut River Road
CrossesCut River
Location3 MI E of Epoufette
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.05233, -85.10986
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cut River Road over Cut River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cut River Road over Cut River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cut River Road over Cut River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cut River Road over Cut River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Cut River Road over Cut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.