US-127 SB over Ferdun Creek
FairClinton County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of Gratiot Col · Structure no. 000000000001804
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,785
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over Ferdun Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-127 SB over Ferdun Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 9,785 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,719 by 2018. 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 SB over Ferdun Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 SB 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 SB over Ferdun Creek carry?
About 9,785 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB 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 SB over Ferdun Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.