US Bridges

Fargo Road over Oloughlin Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 35-36 Kenockee Twp · Structure no. 000000000010205

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fargo Road over Oloughlin Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Fargo Road over Oloughlin Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFargo Road
CrossesOloughlin Drain
LocationSec 35-36 Kenockee Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.00454, -82.65211
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2015)
Projected traffic238 by 2035
Trucks20%
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 Fargo Road over Oloughlin Drain built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fargo Road over Oloughlin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fargo Road over Oloughlin Drain carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Fargo Road over Oloughlin Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Fargo Road over Oloughlin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.