Tittabawassee Road over Whitmore Drain
PoorMidland County, Michigan · 200 Ft E of Smiths Xing · Structure no. 000000000006973
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 606
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tittabawassee Road over Whitmore Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Tittabawassee Road over Whitmore Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 901 by 2019. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tittabawassee Road over Whitmore Drain built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tittabawassee Road over Whitmore 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 Whitmore Drain carry?
About 606 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tittabawassee Road over Whitmore Drain?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Tittabawassee Road over Whitmore Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.