US Bridges

Jason Road over Muskrat Creek

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Forest Hill · Structure no. 000000000002008

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jason Road over Muskrat Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jason Road over Muskrat Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2009. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJason Road
CrossesMuskrat Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Forest Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91494, -84.68514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic140 (1979)
Projected traffic250 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 Jason Road over Muskrat Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jason Road over Muskrat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Jason Road over Muskrat Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Jason Road over Muskrat Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jason Road over Muskrat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.