US Bridges

Cook Road over Indian Creek

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 0.6 Mi. E. of Torrey Rd. · Structure no. 000000000002805

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Road over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cook Road over Indian Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCook Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. of Torrey Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90018, -83.71824
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2009)
Projected traffic703 by 2029
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 Cook Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 389 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cook Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Cook Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.