US Bridges

Barton Road over Thread Creek

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002850

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,837
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Road over Thread Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barton Road over Thread Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,837 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,902 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Road
CrossesThread Creek
LocationIn Flint
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.00211, -83.67838
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,837 (2015)
Projected traffic5,902 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barton Road over Thread Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton Road over Thread 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 Barton Road over Thread Creek carry?

About 4,837 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barton Road over Thread Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Road over Thread Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.