US Bridges

Golf Course Road over Daults Creek

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 0.5 MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 000000000012760

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course Road over Daults Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Golf Course Road over Daults Creek in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGolf Course Road
CrossesDaults Creek
Location0.5 MI West of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.72257, -88.4432
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Golf Course Road over Daults Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course Road 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 Golf Course Road over Daults Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Golf Course Road over Daults Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m).

Who owns Golf Course Road over Daults Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.