US Bridges

Keranen Road over Daults Creek

Fair

Baraga County, Michigan · In Herman · Structure no. 000000000000522

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keranen Road over Daults Creek is a steel culvert carrying Keranen Road over Daults Creek in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 126.1 mi (203 km).

Location

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CarriesKeranen Road
CrossesDaults Creek
LocationIn Herman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaraga County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.66781, -88.36519
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed126.1 mi (203 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 Keranen Road over Daults Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keranen Road over Daults Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Keranen Road over Daults Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Keranen Road over Daults Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Keranen Road over Daults Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.