US Bridges

Darbee Road over Vccm&s Drain

FairPosted for load

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 8-17 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010597

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darbee Road over Vccm&s Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Darbee Road over Vccm&s Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDarbee Road
CrossesVccm&s Drain
LocationSec 8-17 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.53684, -83.68214
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2009)
Projected traffic315 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 Darbee Road over Vccm&s Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darbee Road over Vccm&s 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Darbee Road over Vccm&s Drain carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Darbee Road over Vccm&s Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Darbee Road over Vccm&s Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.