US Bridges

Victory Corner over S Br Lincoln River

Good

Mason County, Michigan · 4 MI W 3 MI N Scottville · Structure no. 000000000006686

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Corner over S Br Lincoln River is a steel culvert carrying Victory Corner over S Br Lincoln River in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2017. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVictory Corner
CrossesS Br Lincoln River
Location4 MI W 3 MI N Scottville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.00724, -86.36044
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1997)
Projected traffic300 by 2017
Trucks5%
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 Victory Corner over S Br Lincoln River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Corner over S Br Lincoln 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Victory Corner over S Br Lincoln River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Victory Corner over S Br Lincoln River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Victory Corner over S Br Lincoln River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.