US Bridges

Loomis Road over Walker-Hayes Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 28-33 Akron Twp · Structure no. 000000000010520

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loomis Road over Walker-Hayes Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loomis Road over Walker-Hayes Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 990 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLoomis Road
CrossesWalker-Hayes Drain
LocationSec 28-33 Akron Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.66756, -83.54612
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2009)
Projected traffic990 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loomis Road over Walker-Hayes Drain built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loomis Road over Walker-Hayes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Loomis Road over Walker-Hayes Drain carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Loomis Road over Walker-Hayes Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Loomis Road over Walker-Hayes Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.