US Bridges

Brooks Road over Elk Creek Drain

Poor

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 2-11 Maple Valley Twp · Structure no. 000000000009637

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Road over Elk Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Brooks Road over Elk Creek Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks Road
CrossesElk Creek Drain
LocationSec 2-11 Maple Valley Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.22854, -82.91144
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic270 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 Brooks Road over Elk Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Road over Elk Creek Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Brooks Road over Elk Creek Drain carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Brooks Road over Elk Creek Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Brooks Road over Elk Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.