Parham Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100
PoorPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · Bethel Twp Sec 6 · Structure no. 000000000001148
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 231
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parham Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parham Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2024. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Parham Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parham Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 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 Parham Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 carry?
About 231 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Parham Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Parham Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.