US-31 over Acme Creek
FairGrand Traverse County, Michigan · In Acme · Structure no. 000000000003050
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,363
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 over Acme Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-31 over Acme Creek in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 97 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 12,363 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,271 by 2018. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31 over Acme Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US-31 over Acme 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-31 over Acme Creek carry?
About 12,363 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-31 over Acme Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 over Acme Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.