US Bridges

Fraser Road over Tebo Creek

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · At Erickson RD · Structure no. 000000000000721

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fraser Road over Tebo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fraser Road over Tebo Creek in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFraser Road
CrossesTebo Creek
LocationAt Erickson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.79677, -84.00693
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2000)
Projected traffic295 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 Fraser Road over Tebo Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fraser Road over Tebo Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fraser Road over Tebo Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fraser Road over Tebo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fraser Road over Tebo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.