OLD-27 over Tek Creek
PoorCalhoun County, Michigan · Tekshona Twp Sec 34 · Structure no. 000000000001325
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,524
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
OLD-27 over Tek Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying OLD-27 over Tek Creek in Calhoun 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 2,524 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,517 by 2023. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 OLD-27 over Tek Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is OLD-27 over Tek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does OLD-27 over Tek Creek carry?
About 2,524 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is OLD-27 over Tek Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns OLD-27 over Tek Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.