Adams Road over Bush Creek Drain
PoorPosted for loadGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 2-11 Bethany Twp · Structure no. 000000000003186
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adams Road over Bush Creek Drain is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Adams Road over Bush Creek Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2024. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Adams Road over Bush Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Adams Road over Bush Creek Drain 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Adams Road over Bush Creek Drain carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Adams Road over Bush Creek Drain?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Adams Road over Bush Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.