US Bridges

North Marshall RD over Cold Creek

Poor

Branch County, Michigan · Coldwater Twp Sec 3-4 · Structure no. 000000000001135

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,588
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Marshall RD over Cold Creek is a concrete slab carrying North Marshall RD over Cold Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 5,588 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2024. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Marshall RD
CrossesCold Creek
LocationColdwater Twp Sec 3-4
RouteCounty Highway 1265
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.97624, -85.00075
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,588 (2004)
Projected traffic6,900 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 North Marshall RD over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Marshall RD over Cold 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does North Marshall RD over Cold Creek carry?

About 5,588 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Marshall RD over Cold Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns North Marshall RD over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.