US Bridges

Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 24-25 Novesta Twp · Structure no. 000000000010635

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shabbona Road over White Creek I/C Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 1977. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesShabbona Road
CrossesWhite Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 24-25 Novesta Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.52961, -83.12668
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1994)
Projected traffic200 by 1977
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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 350 vehicles per day (1994 count).

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.