US Bridges

Clinton River RD over Kukuk Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI North of 17 Mile · Structure no. 000000000006281

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,640
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton River RD over Kukuk Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Clinton River RD over Kukuk Drain in Macomb 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 6 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 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClinton River RD
CrossesKukuk Drain
Location0.1 MI North of 17 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.5851, -82.9405
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,640 (2007)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Clinton River RD over Kukuk Drain built?

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

What condition is Clinton River RD over Kukuk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Clinton River RD over Kukuk Drain carry?

About 8,640 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clinton River RD over Kukuk Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Clinton River RD over Kukuk Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.