US Bridges

Moriartey Road over White Creek I/C Drain

Good

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 9-16 Lamotte Twp · Structure no. 000000000009631

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moriartey Road over White Creek I/C Drain is a steel culvert carrying Moriartey Road over White 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMoriartey Road
CrossesWhite Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 9-16 Lamotte Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.47292, -83.0703
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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
Trucks10%
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 Moriartey Road over White Creek I/C Drain built?

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

What condition is Moriartey Road over White Creek I/C Drain 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 May 2024.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.