US Bridges

Nichols Road over Brent Creek

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Mt Morris & Frances · Structure no. 000000000002787

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols Road over Brent Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nichols Road over Brent Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNichols Road
CrossesBrent Creek
LocationBet Mt Morris & Frances
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.11931, -83.89257
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2009)
Projected traffic603 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nichols Road over Brent Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nichols Road over Brent 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 Nichols Road over Brent Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nichols Road over Brent Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nichols Road over Brent Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.