US Bridges

Kendall Road over Rattle Run Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 14 Columbus Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010149

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendall Road over Rattle Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kendall Road over Rattle Run Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKendall Road
CrossesRattle Run Creek
LocationSec. 14 Columbus Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86418, -82.65577
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic145 by 2030
Trucks11%
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 Kendall Road over Rattle Run Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kendall Road over Rattle Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kendall Road over Rattle Run Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Kendall Road over Rattle Run Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Kendall Road over Rattle Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.