US Bridges

Garfield Road over Pine Creek

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 4-9 Fulton Twp · Structure no. 000000000003202

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Road over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield Road over Pine Creek in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2026. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield Road
CrossesPine Creek
LocationSec 4-9 Fulton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGratiot County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.19062, -84.67406
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2006)
Projected traffic251 by 2026
Trucks7%
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 Garfield Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Garfield Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garfield Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.