Black Road over Big Creek a Drain
PoorPosted for loadArenac County, Michigan · 0.6 MI S of Twining RD · Structure no. 000000000000466
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Road over Big Creek a Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Road over Big Creek a Drain in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 1977. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Road over Big Creek a Drain built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Road over Big Creek a Drain 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Black Road over Big Creek a Drain carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Black Road over Big Creek a Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Black Road over Big Creek a Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.