US Bridges

Springborn Road over Meldrum Drain

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 27-34 Casco Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010129

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springborn Road over Meldrum Drain is a steel culvert carrying Springborn Road over Meldrum Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2014. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringborn Road
CrossesMeldrum Drain
LocationSec. 27-34 Casco Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.73841, -82.65253
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (1994)
Projected traffic280 by 2014
Trucks3%
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springborn Road over Meldrum Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springborn Road over Meldrum 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 2023.

How much traffic does Springborn Road over Meldrum Drain carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Springborn Road over Meldrum Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Springborn Road over Meldrum Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.