US Bridges

Brown Road over Eves Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 16-17 Greenwood Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010087

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Road over Eves Drain is a steel culvert carrying Brown Road over Eves Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrown Road
CrossesEves Drain
LocationSec. 16-17 Greenwood Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.1324, -82.71996
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 Brown Road over Eves Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Road over Eves 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Brown Road over Eves Drain carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Brown Road over Eves Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Brown Road over Eves Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.