M-129|PICKFORD RD over Fletcher Creek
PoorChippewa County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Tone Road · Structure no. 000000000001609
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,344
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-129|PICKFORD RD over Fletcher Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying M-129|PICKFORD RD over Fletcher Creek in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.
It carries about 3,344 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,583 by 2018. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 M-129|PICKFORD RD over Fletcher Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-129|PICKFORD RD over Fletcher 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does M-129|PICKFORD RD over Fletcher Creek carry?
About 3,344 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is M-129|PICKFORD RD over Fletcher Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns M-129|PICKFORD RD over Fletcher Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.