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Hough Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 28-33 Riley Twp · Structure no. 000000000010220

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hough Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hough Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHough Road
CrossesSharrard-Burgess Drain
LocationSec 28-33 Riley Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91029, -82.81625
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hough Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hough Road over Sharrard-Burgess 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hough Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Hough Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Hough Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.