US Bridges

Fehn Road over Whitmore Drain

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Frost Road · Structure no. 000000000009393

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fehn Road over Whitmore Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Fehn Road over Whitmore Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFehn Road
CrossesWhitmore Drain
Location0.5 MI N of Frost Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.4586, -84.22037
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fehn Road over Whitmore Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fehn Road over Whitmore 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fehn Road over Whitmore Drain carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fehn Road over Whitmore Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Fehn Road over Whitmore Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.