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Bricker Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 31-32 Fremont Twp · Structure no. 000000000009546

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bricker Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain is a steel culvert carrying Bricker Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBricker Road
CrossesJackson Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 31-32 Fremont Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16306, -82.74206
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2010)
Projected traffic975 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bricker Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bricker Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Bricker Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bricker Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Bricker Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.