US Bridges

Kilgore Road over Eves Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 15-16 Greenwood Twp · Structure no. 000000000010176

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kilgore Road over Eves Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Kilgore Road over Eves Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2014. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKilgore Road
CrossesEves Drain
LocationSec. 15-16 Greenwood Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13044, -82.70016
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (1994)
Projected traffic152 by 2014
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kilgore Road over Eves Drain built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kilgore Road over Eves 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kilgore Road over Eves Drain carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Kilgore Road over Eves Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Kilgore Road over Eves Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.