US Bridges

Fraser Road over Whitefeather Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bay County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of Whitefeather · Structure no. 000000000013123

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fraser Road over Whitefeather Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fraser Road over Whitefeather Creek in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2018. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFraser Road
CrossesWhitefeather Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Whitefeather
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.89232, -84.00594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1998)
Projected traffic173 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Whitefeather Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fraser Road over Whitefeather 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 Fraser Road over Whitefeather Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Fraser Road over Whitefeather Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Fraser Road over Whitefeather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.