US Bridges

Ormes Langford RD over Tenderfoot Creek

FairPosted for load

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 23-26 Marenisco Twp · Structure no. 000000000002991

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ormes Langford RD over Tenderfoot Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ormes Langford RD over Tenderfoot Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2018. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesOrmes Langford RD
CrossesTenderfoot Creek
LocationSec 23-26 Marenisco Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2775
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.27566, -89.5259
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (1998)
Projected traffic21 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ormes Langford RD over Tenderfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ormes Langford RD over Tenderfoot 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ormes Langford RD over Tenderfoot Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Ormes Langford RD over Tenderfoot Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ormes Langford RD over Tenderfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.