US Bridges

Midland Road over Culver Creek

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 600 Ft W of Fraser RD · Structure no. 000000000000674

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,957
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Road over Culver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Midland Road over Culver Creek in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,957 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMidland Road
CrossesCulver Creek
Location600 Ft W of Fraser RD
RouteCounty Highway 926
Coordinates43.60322, -84.01452
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,957 (2014)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Midland Road over Culver Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland Road over Culver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Midland Road over Culver Creek carry?

About 3,957 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Midland Road over Culver Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Road over Culver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.