US Bridges

I-69 over Cold Creek

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000001092

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,204
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Cold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Cold Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 20,204 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,516 by 2018. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesCold Creek
Location3.0 MI N of US-12
RouteInterstate 69
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.98004, -84.97167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,204 (2007)
Projected traffic28,516 by 2018
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-69 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 over Cold 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 over Cold Creek carry?

About 20,204 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I-69 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.