Jones Road over Lost Creek
PoorClinton County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Townsend RD · Structure no. 000000000001965
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jones Road over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jones Road over Lost Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 101 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jones Road over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Jones Road over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Jones Road over Lost Creek carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Jones Road over Lost Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Jones Road over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.