US Bridges

Duffield Road over Jones Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Grand Blanc & Reid RD · Structure no. 000000000002733

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,365
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duffield Road over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Duffield Road over Jones Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,465 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDuffield Road
CrossesJones Creek
LocationBet Grand Blanc & Reid RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.91672, -83.90976
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,365 (2018)
Projected traffic2,465 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duffield Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duffield Road over Jones Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Duffield Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 1,365 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duffield Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Duffield Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.