US Bridges

Duce Road over Plum Creek Drain

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 26-27 Greenwood Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010177

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duce Road over Plum Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Duce Road over Plum Creek Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2014. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDuce Road
CrossesPlum Creek Drain
LocationSec. 26-27 Greenwood Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.0951, -82.67802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (1994)
Projected traffic105 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duce Road over Plum Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duce Road over Plum Creek Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Duce Road over Plum Creek Drain carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Duce Road over Plum Creek Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Duce Road over Plum Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.