US Bridges

Hessen Road over Meldrum Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 34-35 Casco Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010133

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hessen Road over Meldrum Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Hessen Road over Meldrum Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHessen Road
CrossesMeldrum Drain
LocationSec. 34-35 Casco Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.72775, -82.65082
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic165 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 Hessen Road over Meldrum Drain built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hessen Road over Meldrum 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 Hessen Road over Meldrum Drain carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hessen Road over Meldrum Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Hessen Road over Meldrum Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.