US Bridges

Kinley Road over S Fork of Hayworth

Poor

Clinton County, Michigan · Between the Lowells · Structure no. 000000000001979

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinley Road over S Fork of Hayworth is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kinley Road over S Fork of Hayworth in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 135 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKinley Road
CrossesS Fork of Hayworth
LocationBetween the Lowells
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.03165, -84.6409
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2011)
Projected traffic215 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Kinley Road over S Fork of Hayworth built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Kinley Road over S Fork of Hayworth 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 Kinley Road over S Fork of Hayworth carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Kinley Road over S Fork of Hayworth?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Kinley Road over S Fork of Hayworth?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.