US Bridges

Girard Road over South Br Hog Creek

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · Girard Twp Sec 14-23 · Structure no. 000000000001120

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girard Road over South Br Hog Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Girard Road over South Br Hog Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGirard Road
CrossesSouth Br Hog Creek
LocationGirard Twp Sec 14-23
RouteCounty Highway 1284
Coordinates42.02931, -84.97128
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2004)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Girard Road over South Br Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Girard Road over South Br Hog 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Girard Road over South Br Hog Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Girard Road over South Br Hog Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Girard Road over South Br Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.