US Bridges

Broughton RD over Mcbride Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of 25 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000014329

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,180
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broughton RD over Mcbride Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Broughton RD over Mcbride Drain in Macomb 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,131 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesBroughton RD
CrossesMcbride Drain
Location0.3 MI S of 25 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.6973, -82.9211
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2009)
Projected traffic2,131 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Broughton RD over Mcbride Drain built?

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

What condition is Broughton RD over Mcbride 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Broughton RD over Mcbride Drain carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broughton RD over Mcbride Drain?

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

Who owns Broughton RD over Mcbride Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.