Essex Center Road over S Fork of Hayworth Creek
FairClinton County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Colony RD · Structure no. 000000000001989
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Essex Center Road over S Fork of Hayworth Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Essex Center Road over S Fork of Hayworth Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Essex Center Road over S Fork of Hayworth Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Essex Center Road over S Fork of Hayworth 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 Essex Center Road over S Fork of Hayworth Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Essex Center Road over S Fork of Hayworth Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Essex Center Road over S Fork of Hayworth Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.