US Bridges

Elmwood Road over Center B Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 32 Elkland Twp · Structure no. 000000000010571

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Road over Center B Drain is a steel culvert carrying Elmwood Road over Center B Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesElmwood Road
CrossesCenter B Drain
LocationSec 32 Elkland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.5858, -83.20388
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2009)
Projected traffic560 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 Elmwood Road over Center B Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood Road over Center B Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Elmwood Road over Center B Drain carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Elmwood Road over Center B Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Elmwood Road over Center B Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.