US Bridges

Tower Beach Road over Johnsons Creek

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 200 Ft N of Almeda Beach · Structure no. 000000000000724

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
457
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Beach Road over Johnsons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tower Beach Road over Johnsons Creek in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2018. 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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CarriesTower Beach Road
CrossesJohnsons Creek
Location200 Ft N of Almeda Beach
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.81805, -83.94702
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 traffic457 (1997)
Projected traffic752 by 2018
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 Tower Beach Road over Johnsons Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Beach Road over Johnsons 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 Tower Beach Road over Johnsons Creek carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tower Beach Road over Johnsons Creek?

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

Who owns Tower Beach Road over Johnsons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.