Nichols Road over Jones Creek
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · Bet Baldwin & Cook Road · Structure no. 000000000002793
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols Road over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nichols Road over Jones 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 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Nichols Road over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nichols 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 Nichols Road over Jones Creek carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nichols 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 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols Road over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.