US Bridges

Washburn Road over Scott Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 31 Indianfields Twp · Structure no. 000000000010609

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washburn Road over Scott Drain is a steel culvert carrying Washburn Road over Scott 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWashburn Road
CrossesScott Drain
LocationSec 31 Indianfields Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.4137, -83.46291
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic90 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 Washburn Road over Scott Drain built?

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

What condition is Washburn Road over Scott 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Washburn Road over Scott Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Washburn Road over Scott Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Washburn Road over Scott Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.