US-127 NB over Townline Creek
GoodClare County, Michigan · 0.7 MI S of Roscommon Col · Structure no. 000000000001715
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,213
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 NB over Townline Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 NB over Townline Creek in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,675 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 NB over Townline Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 NB over Townline 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 NB over Townline Creek carry?
About 4,213 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 NB over Townline Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 NB over Townline Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.