US Bridges

Tittabawassee Road over Weeks Drain

Poor

Midland County, Michigan · 0.25 MI W of Schreiber RD · Structure no. 000000000006972

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,896
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tittabawassee Road over Weeks Drain is a steel culvert carrying Tittabawassee Road over Weeks Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,896 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,817 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTittabawassee Road
CrossesWeeks Drain
Location0.25 MI W of Schreiber RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.48176, -84.21559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,896 (2018)
Projected traffic2,817 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tittabawassee Road over Weeks Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tittabawassee Road over Weeks Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Tittabawassee Road over Weeks Drain carry?

About 1,896 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tittabawassee Road over Weeks Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Tittabawassee Road over Weeks Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.