US Bridges

Dickerson Road over Latimer or Allen Relief

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 17-20 Akron Twp · Structure no. 000000000010478

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickerson Road over Latimer or Allen Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Dickerson Road over Latimer or Allen Relief in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,350 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDickerson Road
CrossesLatimer or Allen Relief
LocationSec 17-20 Akron Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7986
Coordinates43.6094, -83.55489
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2009)
Projected traffic2,350 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 Dickerson Road over Latimer or Allen Relief built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickerson Road over Latimer or Allen Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dickerson Road over Latimer or Allen Relief carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dickerson Road over Latimer or Allen Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Dickerson Road over Latimer or Allen Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.