US Bridges

Gratiot RD over Fifield Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.6 W of Jones RD · Structure no. 000000000001998

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gratiot RD over Fifield Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gratiot RD over Fifield Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2009. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGratiot RD
CrossesFifield Creek
Location0.6 W of Jones RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.11872, -84.81924
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (1979)
Projected traffic680 by 2009
Trucks0%
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 Gratiot RD over Fifield Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gratiot RD over Fifield 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 Gratiot RD over Fifield Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Gratiot RD over Fifield Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gratiot RD over Fifield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.