US Bridges

Beaverton Road over Bailey Creek

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Sheridan Twp Sec 10-15 · Structure no. 000000000013108

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,430
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaverton Road over Bailey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaverton Road over Bailey Creek in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 1,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,600 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBeaverton Road
CrossesBailey Creek
LocationSheridan Twp Sec 10-15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.87308, -84.64856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2006)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Beaverton Road over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaverton Road over Bailey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Beaverton Road over Bailey Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Beaverton Road over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Beaverton Road over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.