US Bridges

Genesee Road over Thread Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · 1000FT N of Perry RD · Structure no. 000000000013107

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over Thread Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Genesee Road over Thread Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

CarriesGenesee Road
CrossesThread Creek
Location1000FT N of Perry RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.92693, -83.61251
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2009)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Thread Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Road over Thread Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Genesee Road over Thread Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Genesee Road over Thread Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Genesee Road over Thread Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.