US Bridges

Fargo Road over Plum Creek Drain

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 25-26 Greenwood Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010096

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fargo Road over Plum Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Fargo Road over Plum Creek Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2014. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFargo Road
CrossesPlum Creek Drain
LocationSec. 25-26 Greenwood Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.10031, -82.65853
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (1994)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2014
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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fargo Road over Plum Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fargo Road over Plum Creek Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Fargo Road over Plum Creek Drain carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fargo Road over Plum Creek Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Fargo Road over Plum Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.