US Bridges

Eleven Mile Road over White Feather Creek

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Cody-Esty RD · Structure no. 000000000000696

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,086
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eleven Mile Road over White Feather Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eleven Mile Road over White Feather Creek in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2020. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEleven Mile Road
CrossesWhite Feather Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Cody-Esty RD
RouteCounty Highway 973
Coordinates43.87542, -84.10477
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2000)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2020
Trucks10%
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 Eleven Mile Road over White Feather Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eleven Mile Road over White Feather 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Eleven Mile Road over White Feather Creek carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eleven Mile Road over White Feather Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Eleven Mile Road over White Feather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.