US Bridges

Flajole Road over N Br Kawkawlin River

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 0.65 MI N of Linwood RD · Structure no. 000000000000726

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flajole Road over N Br Kawkawlin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flajole Road over N Br Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2020. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFlajole Road
CrossesN Br Kawkawlin River
Location0.65 MI N of Linwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.74935, -84.14747
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2000)
Projected traffic258 by 2020
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Flajole Road over N Br Kawkawlin River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flajole Road over N Br Kawkawlin River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Flajole Road over N Br Kawkawlin River carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Flajole Road over N Br Kawkawlin River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Flajole Road over N Br Kawkawlin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.