US Bridges

Oliver Road over Carp Lake River

Good

Emmet County, Michigan · Wawatam Twp Sec 32 · Structure no. 000000000013358

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver Road over Carp Lake River is a wood or timber slab carrying Oliver Road over Carp Lake River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.2 mi (319 km).

Location

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CarriesOliver Road
CrossesCarp Lake River
LocationWawatam Twp Sec 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmmet County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.7239, -84.83038
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2005)
Projected traffic30 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Oliver Road over Carp Lake River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oliver 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 Oliver Road over Carp Lake River carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Oliver Road over Carp Lake River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver Road over Carp Lake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.