US Bridges

Cass City Road over Latimer or Allen Relief

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 20-29 Akron Twp · Structure no. 000000000010539

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cass City Road over Latimer or Allen Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Cass City Road over Latimer or Allen Relief in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCass City Road
CrossesLatimer or Allen Relief
LocationSec 20-29 Akron Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.5949, -83.5545
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2009)
Projected traffic130 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cass City Road over Latimer or Allen Relief built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cass City 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 September 2024.

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

About 72 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Cass City Road over Latimer or Allen Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cass City Road over Latimer or Allen Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.