US Bridges

US-2 over Bull Run Creek

Good

Delta County, Michigan · 1.3 MI E Nahma Junction · Structure no. 000000000002094

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,462
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Bull Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Bull Run Creek in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 years old, older 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 3,462 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,463 by 2018. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS-2
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location1.3 MI E Nahma Junction
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates45.89329, -86.68372
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,462 (2007)
Projected traffic6,463 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-2 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US-2 over Bull Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-2 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 3,462 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.