US Bridges

Tallman Road over Stony Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Parks RD · Structure no. 000000000001968

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallman Road over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tallman Road over Stony Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTallman Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Parks RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97259, -84.75935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2011)
Projected traffic157 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tallman Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallman Road over Stony 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tallman Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tallman Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tallman Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.