Sucker Creek Road over Black River
GoodAlcona County, Michigan · 0.64 MI W of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000014009
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sucker Creek Road over Black River is a wood or timber slab carrying Sucker Creek Road over Black River in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sucker Creek Road over Black River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sucker Creek Road over Black River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sucker Creek Road over Black River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sucker Creek Road over Black River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sucker Creek Road over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.