US Bridges

New Lothrop RD over Three Mile Creek

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 1 MI E 0.4 MI N of Durand · Structure no. 000000000009878

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,126
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Lothrop RD over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Lothrop RD over Three Mile Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,030 by 2018. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Lothrop RD
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location1 MI E 0.4 MI N of Durand
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.91696, -83.96827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (1998)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Lothrop RD over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Lothrop RD over Three Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does New Lothrop RD over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is New Lothrop RD over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns New Lothrop RD over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.