US-12 over Valley Creek
GoodCass County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Union · Structure no. 000000000001434
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,350
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-12 over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 over Valley Creek in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US-12 over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-12 over Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US-12 over Valley Creek carry?
About 7,350 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-12 over Valley Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-12 over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.