27 Mile Road over Rice Creek
FairPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · 3 MI N of Albion · Structure no. 000000000001382
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
27 Mile Road over Rice Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 27 Mile Road over Rice Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2024. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 27 Mile Road over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is 27 Mile Road over Rice 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 27 Mile Road over Rice Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 27 Mile Road over Rice Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 27 Mile Road over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.