US Bridges

Hubbard Lake Road over Sucker Creek

Poor

Alcona County, Michigan · 8 MI N of M-72 · Structure no. 000000000000014

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard Lake Road over Sucker Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hubbard Lake Road over Sucker Creek in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,125 by 2023. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHubbard Lake Road
CrossesSucker Creek
Location8 MI N of M-72
RouteCounty Highway 161
Coordinates44.77386, -83.52167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2003)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$460,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hubbard Lake Road over Sucker Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubbard Lake Road over Sucker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Hubbard Lake Road over Sucker Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Hubbard Lake Road over Sucker Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hubbard Lake Road over Sucker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.