US Bridges

Manor Road over Big Creek a Drain

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 2.4 MI E of Hale RD · Structure no. 000000000000453

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manor Road over Big Creek a Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Manor Road over Big Creek a Drain in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2027. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesManor Road
CrossesBig Creek a Drain
Location2.4 MI E of Hale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.02656, -83.75613
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2007)
Projected traffic235 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Manor Road over Big Creek a Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manor Road over Big Creek a 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Manor Road over Big Creek a Drain carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Manor Road over Big Creek a Drain?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Manor Road over Big Creek a Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.