US Bridges

Brown Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 32-33 Fremont Twp · Structure no. 000000000009625

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain is a steel culvert carrying Brown Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrown Road
CrossesJackson Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 32-33 Fremont Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.1642, -82.72233
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2010)
Projected traffic310 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 Brown Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown 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 Brown Road over Jackson Creek I/C Drain carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.