US Bridges

Smiths Crossing RD over Flemming Drain

Good

Midland County, Michigan · 200 Ft N of Huey RD · Structure no. 000000000006960

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,901
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiths Crossing RD over Flemming Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smiths Crossing RD over Flemming Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,901 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2022. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSmiths Crossing RD
CrossesFlemming Drain
Location200 Ft N of Huey RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.50436, -84.18992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,901 (2002)
Projected traffic2,825 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smiths Crossing RD over Flemming Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiths Crossing RD over Flemming 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 Smiths Crossing RD over Flemming Drain carry?

About 1,901 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Smiths Crossing RD over Flemming Drain?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Smiths Crossing RD over Flemming Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.