US Bridges

Franklin Avenue over Gilkey Creek

Poor

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002854

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Avenue over Gilkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Avenue over Gilkey Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Avenue
CrossesGilkey Creek
LocationIn Flint
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01447, -83.6648
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic500 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Avenue over Gilkey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Avenue over Gilkey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Avenue over Gilkey Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Franklin Avenue over Gilkey Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Avenue over Gilkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.