OLD-27 over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · Lee Twp Sec 7 · Structure no. 000000000001329
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,925
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
OLD-27 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying OLD-27 over 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 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 2,925 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,234 by 2023. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 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 Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is OLD-27 over 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 Indian Creek carry?
About 2,925 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is OLD-27 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns OLD-27 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.