OLD-27 over Nottawa Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · Fredonia Twp Sec 35 · Structure no. 000000000001327
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,797
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
OLD-27 over Nottawa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying OLD-27 over Nottawa 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 3 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 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2023. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 OLD-27 over Nottawa Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is OLD-27 over Nottawa 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 2024.
How much traffic does OLD-27 over Nottawa Creek carry?
About 1,797 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is OLD-27 over Nottawa Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns OLD-27 over Nottawa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.