US Bridges

M-115 over Doc & Tom Creek

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 4.6 MI SE of Osceola Col · Structure no. 000000000001680

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,855
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-115 over Doc & Tom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-115 over Doc & Tom Creek in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 87 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,855 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,999 by 2018. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-115
CrossesDoc & Tom Creek
Location4.6 MI SE of Osceola Col
RouteState Highway 115
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.93404, -85.02539
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,855 (2007)
Projected traffic7,999 by 2018
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-115 over Doc & Tom Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is M-115 over Doc & Tom Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does M-115 over Doc & Tom Creek carry?

About 5,855 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is M-115 over Doc & Tom Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns M-115 over Doc & Tom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.