US Bridges

Richman Road over Holland Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 5-6 ST Clair Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010230

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richman Road over Holland Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Richman Road over Holland Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRichman Road
CrossesHolland Drain
LocationSec. 5-6 ST Clair Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.88833, -82.59877
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2017)
Projected traffic289 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$759 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richman Road over Holland Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richman Road over Holland 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 2023.

How much traffic does Richman Road over Holland Drain carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Richman Road over Holland Drain?

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

Who owns Richman Road over Holland Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.