US Bridges

Dove Road over Unnamed Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 15-22 Kimball Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010210

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
752
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Road over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dove Road over Unnamed Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2014. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDove Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec. 15-22 Kimball Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.94802, -82.56079
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (1994)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2014
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dove Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dove Road over Unnamed Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dove Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dove Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Dove Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.