US Bridges

Hessen Road over Rattle Run Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 14-15 Columbus Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010154

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hessen Road over Rattle Run Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hessen Road over Rattle Run Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHessen Road
CrossesRattle Run Creek
LocationSec. 14-15 Columbus Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86464, -82.65814
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2016)
Projected traffic230 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Rattle Run Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hessen 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 October 2023.

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

About 190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hessen Road over Rattle Run Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Hessen Road over Rattle Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.