US Bridges

Hancock RD over Pierson Drain

Good

Muskegon County, Michigan · 1.36 MI W of Lamos RD · Structure no. 000000000014094

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock RD over Pierson Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Hancock RD over Pierson Drain in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 748 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHancock RD
CrossesPierson Drain
Location1.36 MI W of Lamos RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.41605, -86.42369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic748 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 Hancock RD over Pierson Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock RD over Pierson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hancock RD over Pierson Drain carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Hancock RD over Pierson Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Hancock RD over Pierson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.