US Bridges

M-28 over Tula Creek

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of Tula · Structure no. 000000000002969

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,845
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over Tula Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying M-28 over Tula Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,845 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,814 by 2018. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesTula Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Tula
RouteState Highway 28
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.54636, -89.81183
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,845 (2007)
Projected traffic1,814 by 2018
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-28 over Tula Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over Tula 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-28 over Tula Creek carry?

About 1,845 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is M-28 over Tula Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M-28 over Tula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.