Frances Road over Butternut Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGenesee County, Michigan · Bet Genesee & Vasser Road · Structure no. 000000000002807
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 643
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frances Road over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frances Road over Butternut 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 643 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 Frances Road over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frances Road over Butternut 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 Frances Road over Butternut Creek carry?
About 643 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Frances Road over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Frances Road over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.