US Bridges

Englehart Road over White Creek I/C Drain

FairPosted for load

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 22-23 Novesta Twp · Structure no. 000000000010639

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Englehart Road over White Creek I/C Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Englehart Road over White Creek I/C 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 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEnglehart Road
CrossesWhite Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 22-23 Novesta Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.53387, -83.15108
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

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 (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2009)
Projected traffic950 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Englehart Road over White Creek I/C Drain built?

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

What condition is Englehart 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 Englehart Road over White Creek I/C Drain carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2009 count).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.