US Bridges

Kipp Road over Kearsley Creek

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Henderson & Washburn · Structure no. 000000000002766

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
777
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kipp Road over Kearsley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kipp Road over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 777 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,403 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKipp Road
CrossesKearsley Creek
LocationBet Henderson & Washburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.89014, -83.47536
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2016)
Projected traffic1,403 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kipp Road over Kearsley Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kipp Road over Kearsley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kipp Road over Kearsley Creek carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kipp Road over Kearsley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kipp Road over Kearsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.