US Bridges

Applegate Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 28-33 Watertown Twp · Structure no. 000000000009654

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Applegate Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain is a steel culvert carrying Applegate Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesApplegate Road
CrossesBeals & Frizzle Drain
LocationSec 28-33 Watertown Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.34834, -82.82406
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2010)
Projected traffic280 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 Applegate Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Applegate Road over Beals & Frizzle 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 Applegate Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Applegate Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Applegate Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.