US Bridges

M-123 over Black Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Michigan · 3.1 MI S of Paradise · Structure no. 000000000013894

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-123 over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-123 over Black Creek in Chippewa 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesM-123
CrossesBlack Creek
Location3.1 MI S of Paradise
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates46.58244, -85.03664
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-123 over Black Creek built?

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

What condition is M-123 over Black 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M-123 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-123 over Black Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns M-123 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.