US Bridges

Carter RD over US-10

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of Fisherville · Structure no. 000000000000663

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter RD over US-10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Carter RD over US-10 in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 1977. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter RD
CrossesUS-10
Location1.0 MI W of Fisherville
RouteCounty Highway 2015
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.59758, -84.12887
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 14 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1997)
Projected traffic160 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter RD over US-10 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter RD over US-10 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Carter RD over US-10 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carter RD over US-10?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Carter RD over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.