Planter Road over Jackson Creek
PoorGogebic County, Michigan · Sec 31 Wakefield Twp · Structure no. 000000000003024
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Planter Road over Jackson Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Planter Road over Jackson Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2018. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Planter Road over Jackson Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Planter Road over Jackson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Planter Road over Jackson Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Planter Road over Jackson Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Planter Road over Jackson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.