US Bridges

Reed Road over Carp Lake River

Good

Emmet County, Michigan · Sec 21&22 Carp Lake Twp. · Structure no. 000000000012796

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Road over Carp Lake River is a wood or timber slab carrying Reed Road over Carp Lake River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Road
CrossesCarp Lake River
LocationSec 21&22 Carp Lake Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmmet County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.67704, -84.79194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks1%
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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Road over Carp Lake River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed Road over Carp Lake River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Reed Road over Carp Lake River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reed Road over Carp Lake River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Road over Carp Lake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.