Eight Mile Road over White Feather Creek
PoorPosted for loadBay County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of Mt Forest RD · Structure no. 000000000000743
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eight Mile Road over White Feather Creek is a concrete slab carrying Eight Mile Road over White Feather Creek in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2020. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eight Mile Road over White Feather Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eight Mile Road over White Feather Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Eight Mile Road over White Feather Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is Eight Mile Road over White Feather Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Eight Mile Road over White Feather Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.