US Bridges

Chambers Street over Thread Creek

PoorPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002855

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers Street over Thread Creek is a steel culvert carrying Chambers Street over Thread Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChambers Street
CrossesThread Creek
LocationIn Flint
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.99686, -83.64802
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic385 by 2015
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chambers Street over Thread Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambers Street over Thread 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 Chambers Street over Thread Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Chambers Street over Thread Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns Chambers Street over Thread Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.