US Bridges

Old US-2 over Morrison Creek

Good

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 16 Watersmeet Twp · Structure no. 000000000002995

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US-2 over Morrison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US-2 over Morrison Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2012. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld US-2
CrossesMorrison Creek
LocationSec 16 Watersmeet Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.29437, -89.06999
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1998)
Projected traffic160 by 2012
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US-2 over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US-2 over Morrison 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old US-2 over Morrison Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Old US-2 over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Old US-2 over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.