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M-19 over Hale Creek

Good

Sanilac County, Michigan · Watertown Twp Sec 28 & 29 · Structure no. 000000000009468

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,553
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-19 over Hale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-19 over Hale Creek in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,553 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,147 by 2018. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesM-19
CrossesHale Creek
LocationWatertown Twp Sec 28 & 29
RouteState Highway 19
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.3489, -82.826
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,553 (2007)
Projected traffic6,147 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-19 over Hale Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-19 over Hale 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M-19 over Hale Creek carry?

About 4,553 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is M-19 over Hale Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns M-19 over Hale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.