US Bridges

County Road H 44 over Squaw Creek

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · 5.5 MI West of M 35 · Structure no. 000000000002159

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road H 44 over Squaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road H 44 over Squaw Creek in Delta 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.2 mi (319 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road H 44
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location5.5 MI West of M 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.99254, -87.23301
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 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 traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.2 mi (319 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 County Road H 44 over Squaw Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road H 44 over Squaw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road H 44 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road H 44 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road H 44 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.