US Bridges

Church Road over Muskrat Creek

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.75 MI E of Dexter Trail · Structure no. 000000000013138

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Muskrat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church Road over Muskrat Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2022. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesMuskrat Creek
Location0.75 MI E of Dexter Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.92217, -84.68945
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2002)
Projected traffic160 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Church Road over Muskrat Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church 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 Church Road over Muskrat Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Church Road over Muskrat Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Church Road over Muskrat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.