US Bridges

Durand Road over Holly Drain

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 1 Mile North of Durand · Structure no. 000000000009818

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,643
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durand Road over Holly Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durand Road over Holly Drain in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,643 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,313 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDurand Road
CrossesHolly Drain
Location1 Mile North of Durand
RouteCounty Highway 7687
CountyShiawassee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.92735, -83.9883
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,643 (2011)
Projected traffic11,313 by 2031
Trucks15%
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 Durand Road over Holly Drain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durand Road over Holly 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Durand Road over Holly Drain carry?

About 7,643 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Durand Road over Holly Drain?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Durand Road over Holly Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.