Doud Road (parish) over N Br Kawkawlin River
PoorClosed to trafficBay County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Nine Mile · Structure no. 000000000000684
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 128 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 316
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doud Road (parish) over N Br Kawkawlin River is a wood or timber slab carrying Doud Road (parish) over N Br Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2020. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Doud Road (parish) over N Br Kawkawlin River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Doud Road (parish) over N Br Kawkawlin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Doud Road (parish) over N Br Kawkawlin River carry?
About 316 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Doud Road (parish) over N Br Kawkawlin River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Doud Road (parish) over N Br Kawkawlin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.