US Bridges

Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 19-30 Novesta Twp · Structure no. 000000000010633

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 605 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesShabbona Road
CrossesWhite Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 19-30 Novesta Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.52739, -83.21324
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2009)
Projected traffic605 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C Drain carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C Drain?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.