US Bridges

Cook Road over Jones Creek

PoorPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · 800 Ft West of Nichols · Structure no. 000000000002790

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Road over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cook Road over Jones 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesCook Road
CrossesJones Creek
Location800 Ft West of Nichols
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.89823, -83.89269
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2006)
Projected traffic356 by 2026
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 Cook Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook Road over Jones 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 Cook Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cook Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cook Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.