US Bridges

Waveland RD over Milligan Creek

Good

Cheboygan County, Michigan · 500 Ft N of W Brady RD · Structure no. 000000000014478

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waveland RD over Milligan Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Waveland RD over Milligan Creek in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long.

CarriesWaveland RD
CrossesMilligan Creek
Location500 Ft N of W Brady RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.38606, -84.34961
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Waveland RD over Milligan Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waveland RD over Milligan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Waveland RD over Milligan Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Waveland RD over Milligan Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns Waveland RD over Milligan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.