5 Mile Road over Nottawa Creek
FairPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · 2 MI E of Athens · Structure no. 000000000001346
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 178
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5 Mile Road over Nottawa Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 5 Mile Road over Nottawa Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 103 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5 Mile Road over Nottawa Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is 5 Mile Road over Nottawa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 5 Mile Road over Nottawa Creek carry?
About 178 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5 Mile Road over Nottawa Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 5 Mile Road over Nottawa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.