US Bridges

Mt Morris Road over Butternut Creek

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Genesee & Vassar Road · Structure no. 000000000002731

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,115
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Morris Road over Butternut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mt Morris Road over Butternut Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,620 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Morris Road
CrossesButternut Creek
LocationBet Genesee & Vassar Road
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12107, -83.59625
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,115 (2016)
Projected traffic5,620 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mt Morris Road over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Morris Road over Butternut 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Morris Road over Butternut Creek carry?

About 3,115 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt Morris Road over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Morris Road over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.