US Bridges

Gasper RD over Fairchild Creek Drain

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Chesaning RD · Structure no. 000000000013973

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
722
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gasper RD over Fairchild Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Gasper RD over Fairchild Creek Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 722 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGasper RD
CrossesFairchild Creek Drain
Location0.5 MI N of Chesaning RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.21104, -84.0508
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic722 (2015)
Projected traffic1,073 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 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 Gasper RD over Fairchild Creek Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gasper RD over Fairchild Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Gasper RD over Fairchild Creek Drain carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gasper RD over Fairchild Creek Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Gasper RD over Fairchild Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.