US Bridges

Hunt Road over S. O. Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 6 Dayton Twp · Structure no. 000000000010568

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunt Road over S. O. Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hunt Road over S. O. Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHunt Road
CrossesS. O. Drain
LocationSec 6 Dayton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.4024, -83.33642
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2009)
Projected traffic290 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hunt Road over S. O. Drain built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunt Road over S. O. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hunt Road over S. O. Drain carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hunt Road over S. O. Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hunt Road over S. O. Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.