US Bridges

Bevens Road over Clark Drain Extension

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 16-21 Kingston Twp · Structure no. 000000000010460

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,245
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bevens Road over Clark Drain Extension is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bevens Road over Clark Drain Extension in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBevens Road
CrossesClark Drain Extension
LocationSec 16-21 Kingston Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7954
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.45621, -83.18291
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2009)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 Bevens Road over Clark Drain Extension built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bevens Road over Clark Drain Extension 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bevens Road over Clark Drain Extension carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bevens Road over Clark Drain Extension?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bevens Road over Clark Drain Extension?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.