US Bridges

Church Road over Jerome Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 4-5 Casco Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010090

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Jerome Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Church Road over Jerome Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesJerome Creek
LocationSec. 4-5 Casco Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.80829, -82.695
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic445 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Church Road over Jerome Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Jerome 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Church Road over Jerome Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Jerome Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m).

Who owns Church Road over Jerome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.