US Bridges

Wilderness Park DR over Carp River

Fair

Emmet County, Michigan · Sec. 29 Wawatam Twp. · Structure no. 000000000012795

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,326
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilderness Park DR over Carp River is a steel culvert carrying Wilderness Park DR over Carp River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2023. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWilderness Park DR
CrossesCarp River
LocationSec. 29 Wawatam Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyEmmet County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.74558, -84.82978
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,326 (2003)
Projected traffic711 by 2023
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wilderness Park DR over Carp River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilderness Park DR over Carp River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wilderness Park DR over Carp River carry?

About 1,326 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wilderness Park DR over Carp River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Wilderness Park DR over Carp River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.