US Bridges

Haggerty Road over Desbrowdrain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Sumpter N/Oakville-Waltz · Structure no. 000000000012128

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
178
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haggerty Road over Desbrowdrain is a concrete culvert carrying Haggerty Road over Desbrowdrain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2015. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesHaggerty Road
CrossesDesbrowdrain
LocationSumpter N/Oakville-Waltz
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.08776, -83.44079
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (1995)
Projected traffic44 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Haggerty Road over Desbrowdrain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Haggerty Road over Desbrowdrain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Haggerty Road over Desbrowdrain carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Haggerty Road over Desbrowdrain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Haggerty Road over Desbrowdrain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.