US Bridges

Klettner Road over Moak Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 10 ST Clair Twp · Structure no. 000000000010227

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klettner Road over Moak Drain is a steel culvert carrying Klettner Road over Moak Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKlettner Road
CrossesMoak Drain
LocationSec 10 ST Clair Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.8763, -82.5464
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic245 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 Klettner Road over Moak Drain built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klettner Road over Moak 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Klettner Road over Moak Drain carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Klettner Road over Moak Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Klettner Road over Moak Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.