US Bridges

Richards Road over White Creek I/C Drain

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 28-33 Lamotte Twp · Structure no. 000000000009629

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richards Road over White Creek I/C Drain is a steel culvert carrying Richards Road over White Creek I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRichards Road
CrossesWhite Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 28-33 Lamotte Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.42965, -83.0649
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic270 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Richards Road over White Creek I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richards Road over White 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Richards Road over White Creek I/C Drain carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Richards Road over White Creek I/C Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Richards Road over White Creek I/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.