US Bridges

Klink Road over Tekonsha Creek&powers

Poor

Branch County, Michigan · Butler Twp Sec 6 · Structure no. 000000000001158

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klink Road over Tekonsha Creek&powers is a concrete tee beam carrying Klink Road over Tekonsha Creek&powers in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2024. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKlink Road
CrossesTekonsha Creek&powers
LocationButler Twp Sec 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.06518, -84.94222
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2004)
Projected traffic48 by 2024
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klink Road over Tekonsha Creek&powers built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klink Road over Tekonsha Creek&powers 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 Klink Road over Tekonsha Creek&powers carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Klink Road over Tekonsha Creek&powers?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Klink Road over Tekonsha Creek&powers?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.