US Bridges

Short Cut Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 10-15 Ira Twp · Structure no. 000000000010182

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Cut Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Short Cut Road over Unnamed Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShort Cut Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 10-15 Ira Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.69357, -82.66803
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.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2012)
Projected traffic515 by 2032
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Short Cut Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Cut Road over Unnamed 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 Short Cut Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Short Cut Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m).

Who owns Short Cut Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.