US Bridges

Jackson Avenue over Prestle Creek

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Sec 20-21 Summerfield · Structure no. 000000000001772

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Avenue over Prestle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jackson Avenue over Prestle Creek in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Avenue
CrossesPrestle Creek
LocationSec 20-21 Summerfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.11288, -84.92882
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2006)
Projected traffic520 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
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 Jackson Avenue over Prestle Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Avenue over Prestle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Avenue over Prestle Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Jackson Avenue over Prestle Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns Jackson Avenue over Prestle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.