US Bridges

M-24 over Kreger Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · 2.5 MI NW of Mayville Lts · Structure no. 000000000010431

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,188
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-24 over Kreger Drain is a concrete culvert carrying M-24 over Kreger Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4,188 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,175 by 2018. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesM-24
CrossesKreger Drain
Location2.5 MI NW of Mayville Lts
RouteState Highway 24
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.36571, -83.38295
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,188 (2007)
Projected traffic5,175 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-24 over Kreger Drain built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-24 over Kreger 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does M-24 over Kreger Drain carry?

About 4,188 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is M-24 over Kreger Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns M-24 over Kreger Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.