Arnold Road over Beaubien Creek Drain
PoorClosed to trafficSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 5-8 Cottrellville · Structure no. 000000000010158
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arnold Road over Beaubien Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Arnold Road over Beaubien Creek Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2014. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arnold Road over Beaubien Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arnold Road over Beaubien Creek Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Arnold Road over Beaubien Creek Drain carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Arnold Road over Beaubien Creek Drain?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Arnold Road over Beaubien Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.