US Bridges

Luce Road over Pine Creek

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 20-21 Fulton Twp · Structure no. 000000000003158

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
975
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luce Road over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Luce Road over Pine Creek in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2023. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLuce Road
CrossesPine Creek
LocationSec 20-21 Fulton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2931
Coordinates43.16104, -84.67937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2003)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luce Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luce Road over Pine 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Luce Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Luce Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Luce Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.