Townsend Road over Big Creek a Drain
GoodArenac County, Michigan · 0.7 MI W of Lehman · Structure no. 000000000000465
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townsend Road over Big Creek a Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Townsend Road over Big Creek a Drain in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 29 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townsend Road over Big Creek a Drain built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Townsend Road over Big Creek a Drain 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Townsend Road over Big Creek a Drain carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Townsend Road over Big Creek a Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Townsend Road over Big Creek a Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.