US Bridges

Herman-Nestoria RD over Daults Creek

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of Herman · Structure no. 000000000000521

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herman-Nestoria RD over Daults Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Herman-Nestoria RD over Daults Creek in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesHerman-Nestoria RD
CrossesDaults Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Herman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.66324, -88.36556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Herman-Nestoria RD over Daults Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herman-Nestoria RD over Daults Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Herman-Nestoria RD over Daults Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Herman-Nestoria RD over Daults Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Herman-Nestoria RD over Daults Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.