Orland Road over Hog Creek Drain #40
PoorPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · Bronson Twp Sec 25-26 · Structure no. 000000000001127
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orland Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orland Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 97 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2024. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orland Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Orland Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Orland Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Orland Road over Hog Creek Drain #40?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Orland Road over Hog Creek Drain #40?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.