US Bridges

Chapin RD over Lamb Creek

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · Chapin Twp Sec 35/36 · Structure no. 000000000013304

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapin RD over Lamb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chapin RD over Lamb Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2017. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChapin RD
CrossesLamb Creek
LocationChapin Twp Sec 35/36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13068, -84.30521
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2007)
Projected traffic588 by 2017
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapin RD over Lamb Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapin RD over Lamb Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chapin RD over Lamb Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chapin RD over Lamb Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Chapin RD over Lamb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.