M-54 over Thread Creek
PoorGenesee County, Michigan · In Flint (1.4MI S of Cour · Structure no. 000000000002566
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,772
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-54 over Thread Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-54 over Thread Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,772 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,305 by 2018. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-54 over Thread Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-54 over Thread Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does M-54 over Thread Creek carry?
About 20,772 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is M-54 over Thread Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns M-54 over Thread Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.