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Sturgeon Road over Kelsey Creek

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · Baraga Twp Sec 28-33 · Structure no. 000000000013209

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturgeon Road over Kelsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sturgeon Road over Kelsey Creek in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSturgeon Road
CrossesKelsey Creek
LocationBaraga Twp Sec 28-33
RouteCounty Highway 786
CountyBaraga County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.86645, -88.49177
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 Sturgeon Road over Kelsey Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sturgeon Road over Kelsey 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 Sturgeon Road over Kelsey Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sturgeon Road over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Sturgeon Road over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.