US Bridges

Lippincott Blvd over Gilkey Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · In Burton · Structure no. 000000000013133

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
1983 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lippincott Blvd over Gilkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lippincott Blvd over Gilkey Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,050 by 2003. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLippincott Blvd
CrossesGilkey Creek
LocationIn Burton
RouteCity Street 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.00422, -83.61052
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (1983)
Projected traffic8,050 by 2003
Trucks0%
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 Lippincott Blvd over Gilkey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lippincott Blvd over Gilkey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lippincott Blvd over Gilkey Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Lippincott Blvd over Gilkey Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Lippincott Blvd over Gilkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.