Henderson Road over Kearsley Creek
PoorGenesee County, Michigan · 3000 Ft South of Green RD · Structure no. 000000000002772
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henderson Road over Kearsley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henderson Road over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Henderson Road over Kearsley Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Henderson Road over Kearsley 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Henderson Road over Kearsley Creek carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Henderson Road over Kearsley Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Henderson Road over Kearsley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.