US Bridges

US-127 NB over Ferdun Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of Gratiot Col · Structure no. 000000000001803

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88,500
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 NB over Ferdun Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-127 NB over Ferdun Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 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 88,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-127 NB
CrossesFerdun Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Gratiot Col
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates43.11462, -84.56308
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,500 (2007)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-127 NB over Ferdun Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US-127 NB over Ferdun 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 US-127 NB over Ferdun Creek carry?

About 88,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-127 NB over Ferdun Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 NB over Ferdun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.