OLD-27 over State and Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · Lee Twp Sec 18 · Structure no. 000000000001328
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,925
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
OLD-27 over State and Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying OLD-27 over State and Indian Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,925 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,234 by 2023. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was OLD-27 over State and Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is OLD-27 over State and Indian 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 State and Indian Creek carry?
About 2,925 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is OLD-27 over State and Indian Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns OLD-27 over State and Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.