US Bridges

Garfield Road over White Feather Creek

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of W Cody Estey · Structure no. 000000000013981

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Road over White Feather Creek is a steel culvert carrying Garfield Road over White Feather Creek in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesGarfield Road
CrossesWhite Feather Creek
Location0.5 MI N of W Cody Estey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.87581, -84.0847
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Garfield Road over White Feather Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield Road over White Feather 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Garfield Road over White Feather Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Garfield Road over White Feather Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Garfield Road over White Feather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.