US Bridges

Genesee Road over Gilkey Creek

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · Burton Twp Sec 10 & 11 · Structure no. 000000000012835

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,283
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over Gilkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Genesee Road over Gilkey 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,378 by 2018. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGenesee Road
CrossesGilkey Creek
LocationBurton Twp Sec 10 & 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.02034, -83.61514
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,283 (1998)
Projected traffic20,378 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Genesee Road over Gilkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Genesee Road over Gilkey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Genesee Road over Gilkey Creek carry?

About 11,283 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Road over Gilkey Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Genesee Road over Gilkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.