Wilson Road over Butternut Creek
PoorGenesee County, Michigan · Forest Twp Sec 19 & 30 · Structure no. 000000000012714
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 366
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson Road over Butternut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilson Road over Butternut Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 3 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.
It carries about 366 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilson Road over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilson 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 Wilson Road over Butternut Creek carry?
About 366 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Road over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Road over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.