US Bridges

Mushroom Road over White Creek I/C Drain

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 5-8 Lamotte Twp · Structure no. 000000000009632

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mushroom Road over White Creek I/C Drain is a steel culvert carrying Mushroom Road over White Creek I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMushroom Road
CrossesWhite Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 5-8 Lamotte Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.48721, -83.07756
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic360 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 Mushroom Road over White Creek I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mushroom 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 Mushroom Road over White Creek I/C Drain carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.