US Bridges

M-28 over Planter Creek

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · 1.3 MI N of US-2 · Structure no. 000000000013125

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,845
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over Planter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-28 over Planter Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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, projected to reach 2,122 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesPlanter Creek
Location1.3 MI N of US-2
RouteState Highway 28
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.48802, -89.93086
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,845 (2007)
Projected traffic2,122 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-28 over Planter Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over Planter 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 Planter Creek carry?

About 1,845 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is M-28 over Planter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns M-28 over Planter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.