US Bridges

Klinger Lake Road over Sherman Mill Creek

Good

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 6 MI E of White Pigeon · Structure no. 000000000010311

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
819
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klinger Lake Road over Sherman Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Klinger Lake Road over Sherman Mill Creek in St. Joseph 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 951 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKlinger Lake Road
CrossesSherman Mill Creek
Location6 MI E of White Pigeon
RouteCounty Highway 7847
Coordinates41.8147, -85.53594
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2018)
Projected traffic951 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Klinger Lake Road over Sherman Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Klinger Lake Road over Sherman Mill Creek 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 Klinger Lake Road over Sherman Mill Creek carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Klinger Lake Road over Sherman Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Klinger Lake Road over Sherman Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.