US Bridges

Paradise Lake Road over Mud Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Cheboygan County, Michigan · Hebron Twp Sec 19 · Structure no. 000000000013421

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Lake Road over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Paradise Lake Road over Mud Creek in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2002. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Lake Road
CrossesMud Creek
LocationHebron Twp Sec 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheboygan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.67889, -84.72289
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13.3 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2007)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2002
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paradise Lake Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Lake Road over Mud 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Lake Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Paradise Lake Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Paradise Lake Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.