Morrish Road over Alger Creek
PoorGenesee County, Michigan · Bet Grand Blanc & Reid RD · Structure no. 000000000002736
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,044
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morrish Road over Alger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Morrish Road over Alger Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morrish Road over Alger Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morrish Road over Alger 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Morrish Road over Alger Creek carry?
About 3,044 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Morrish Road over Alger Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Morrish Road over Alger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.