US Bridges

Beard RD over Neal Drain

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI East of Bliven RD · Structure no. 000000000013166

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
927
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beard RD over Neal Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beard RD over Neal Drain in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBeard RD
CrossesNeal Drain
Location0.1 MI East of Bliven RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.80785, -84.05383
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2011)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Beard RD over Neal Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beard RD over Neal Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beard RD over Neal Drain carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beard RD over Neal Drain?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beard RD over Neal Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.