US Bridges

Vincent Road over Burtch Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 10-11 Grant Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010173

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vincent Road over Burtch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Vincent Road over Burtch Creek 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 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2014. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVincent Road
CrossesBurtch Creek
LocationSec. 10-11 Grant Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.15295, -82.56363
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 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 traffic162 (1994)
Projected traffic185 by 2014
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vincent Road over Burtch Creek built?

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

What condition is Vincent Road over Burtch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Vincent Road over Burtch Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vincent Road over Burtch Creek?

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

Who owns Vincent Road over Burtch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.