US Bridges

Hibbard Road over Burgess Drain

FairPosted for load

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 1.3 M NE of Bennington · Structure no. 000000000009794

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hibbard Road over Burgess Drain is a wood or timber culvert carrying Hibbard Road over Burgess Drain in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHibbard Road
CrossesBurgess Drain
Location1.3 M NE of Bennington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShiawassee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.94811, -84.22055
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2022)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2042
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 Hibbard Road over Burgess Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hibbard Road over Burgess 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hibbard Road over Burgess Drain carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hibbard Road over Burgess Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hibbard Road over Burgess Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.